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RIVERHOUSE REEF AND GRILL – SECOND FLOOR

995 RIVERSIDE DRIVE · PALMETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3431224
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8720250
DBPR license5105210

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed blue crab dip marked 11/2/24. Employee voluntarily discarded.

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed case of butter upstairs on room temperature storage rack at 68F . Employee relocated to walk in cooler.

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

#9Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate03G-09-5

Intermediate – Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information.Observed sous vide free range chicken vacuum sealed more than 48 hours in walk in cooler. Chef opened seals. Sent information on special processing. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in upstairs employee bathroom.

#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food in op reach in cooler on cook line.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor.Observed all second floor, onions on floor in walk in cooler, shrimp on floor in walk in cooler, oil on floor in dry storage.

#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed cups stored on floor in dry storage area.

#5Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Observed 2 buckets on cook line floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.