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RIVER LANDING BISTRO

11057 DOWLING PARK DR · LIVE OAK · Suwannee County · FL 32060

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 7, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3703206
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13741681
DBPR license7100114

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Alfredo sauce stored in walk-in cooler dated 9/28.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on prep table across from cook line: cheese (53F – Cold Holding); tomatoes (62F – Cold Holding); ham (58F – Cold Holding); boiled eggs (61F – Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed on table one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitters in mop sink.

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of front counter ice machine.

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in front counter hand washing sink. Manager removed spoon during inspection.

#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employees. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna stored in walk-in cooler dated 9/24. Manager stated lasagna was pulled out of freezer earlier in the day. Manager placed proper date mark on lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank underneath front counter.

#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at front counter hand washing sink.

#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor behind front counter.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 1:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.