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RIVER DECK RESTAURANT

107 N RIVERSIDE DR · NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32168

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 14, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3782303
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13930588
DBPR license7407736

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority03C-75-5

High Priority – Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Center of piece of Mahi 139F, edges up to 153F, operator discarded, cooked an additional piece of fish, 155F was reached **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Bar 0 ppm cl **Warning**

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#8High Priority28-14-6

High Priority – Tiki bar dish machine drain not fully over floor drain and runs onto the floor and under equipment when run **Warning**

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Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light buildup can opener Light buildup blade guard Light buildup one of the soda nozzles and gun, bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server area of main. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

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Basic 5

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches **Warning**

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#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic cups **Warning**

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#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In the tiki bar, hot water for hand sink turned off due to leak **Warning**

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#5Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.