Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

RIVER CITY GRILL

131 W MARION AVE · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3711746
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13750239
DBPR license1801628

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time on egg wash at cookline. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#4Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shellfish tags not date marked. Emailed the shellfish tag guidance. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep area table. Operator cleaned the blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cookline handwash sink blocked with the garbage can. Operator removed the garbage can to allow clear access to the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all foodhandler training certificates expired. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured at storage area next to ice machine and at end of the bar next to soda boxes. Operator secured the tanks with chains. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen including Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 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.