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
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High 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. Observed 0ppm on test strip. Primed the sanitizer to correct to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching glasses and apron at kitchen. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed multiple beverages in ice at interior bar. Operator removed the beverages and discarded the ice.
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage cans and cardboard boxes blocking at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the items to allow clear access to the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 1
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed seafood thawing at prep sink in standing water. Operator turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:42 PM.
Violation category totals
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.