RIVER CITY GRILL
131 W MARION AVE · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03F-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 4
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shellfish tags not date marked. Emailed the shellfish tag guidance. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – 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**
31A-09-4Intermediate – 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**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 2
51-11-4Basic – 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**
36-02-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:44 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.