RIVIERA BAR AND GRILL
5500 DELTONA DR · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari over cooked tuna at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen next to Deep Fryers. Operator placed vacuum breaker on the hose Bibb. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed at Reach in Cooler Handel next to Salad Station.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle at cookline. Operator removed the tongs to clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari and fish in standing water at prep area containers on floor. Operator placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:34 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.