RICK'S ON THE RIVER
2305 N WILLOW ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator setup three-compartments sink to manually sanitize food contact surfaces and contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burger stored over raw steaks and raw salmon in reach-in cooler at cook line. Discussed with employees about minimum cooking temperatures for ground meat is 155F for 17 seconds and steak/fish are 145 F for 15 seconds. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine was not being tested. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gary Jerman. **Warning**
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee bottled water stored on storage shelf over bottled sauces. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in kitchen. **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. At main bar. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In beer walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.