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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE HOUSE ON THE RIVER

301 SW 3 AVE · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33312

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 6, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3580728
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10773183
DBPR license1625737

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 6, 2025
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 6, 2025
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 3 live small flying insects landing on the cork board over the chefs prep table across from the walk in cooler. 1 live small flying insect landing on the utensil storage rack over the prep sink in the kitchen 1 live small flying insect landing on a pair of tongs on the utensil storage rack over the prep sink in the kitchen. 1 live small flying insect landing on a plate on the cook line 2 live small flying insects landing on the cutting board of the seafood station of the cook line Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on clean utensils over the triple sink in the ware washing room separate from the kitchen Approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on the shelves in the storage area for the plates and serving platters in the ware washing room Approximately 30 live small flying insects landing on clean plates and serving platters in the ware washing room

#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under the fryer on the cook line 1 live roach behind the flip top coolers on the cook line 5 live roaches on the floor in the clean plates and serving platters area of the ware washing room

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand sink in the prep area that is closest to the cook line, a gasket was stored inside. The gasket was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the prep kitchen and on the cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:42 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.