Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

RIVIERA BAR AND GRILL

5500 DELTONA DR · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3501202
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8886352
DBPR license1800332

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish above avocados at Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the raw fish to the bottom of the cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at cookline handwash sink. Educated the operator.

Basic 5

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at bar ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup underneath behind the nozzles at soda fountain machine.

#4Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed exposed concrete by Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall at prep area. Operator informed that in the process of the wall being repaired.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.