Bree's Riverside Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Bree's Riverside Restaurant has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Bree's Riverside Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “establishment operating” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Brooksville restaurant, which scores around 90. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris and slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor in disrepair in bar area and at entrance of walk-in freezer.
36-17-5
74
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator. Since last violation, operator has been marking tags. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
90
Aug 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Observed 1 live small flying insects found in kitchen not landing on any food contact surfaces. Operator eliminated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw comminuted beef stored over raw fish in reach-in cooler. Employee started to correct storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator. Since last violation, operator has been marking tags. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with dust and a mold-like substance with condensation in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
64
Jun 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in kitchen landing on a bowl and a squeeze bottle. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized items. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Clam tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator.
01C-05-4
78
Jan 14, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Behind ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line with 45F ambient temperature. Operator states items were placed in reach in cooler at approximately 7am. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill. ham (45F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding); ground beef (44F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (45F - Cold Holding); Philly meat (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 45 seats inside 12 seats outside **Warning**
28-12-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs in eggs Benedict Ahi tuna in nachos **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hand soap at hand wash sink in bar area **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 45 seats inside 12 seats outside **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 45 seats inside 12 seats outside **Warning**
51-15-4
47
Oct 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheese sauce (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (52F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Walk in cooler -coleslaw 49F, milk 50 F, cheese sauce 50F, pizza sauce unknown last time temperatures were taken **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler -raw ground beef tube (49F - Cold Holding); moved to freezer, cheese sauce (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding); chunk provolone (47F - Cold Holding);moved to freezer, half and half (52F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding) see stop sale, no temperatures taken since saturday, 6 days ago **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Walk in cooler -coleslaw 49F, milk 50 F, cheese sauce 50F, pizza sauce 50F, shredded mozzarella 50F, ground beef (raw)45F, see stop sale unknown last time temperatures were taken **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 43 seats inside, 44 outside picnic tables.Licensed for 49 seats. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Admin Complaint**
28-12-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Half and half in walk in cooler date marked 6/7, see stop sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Cheese sauce dated 6/15/24. chunky tomatoes dated 5/30/24 see stop sale **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 43 seats inside, 44 outside. Licensed for 49 seats. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Admin Complaint**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 43 seats inside, 44 outside. Licensed for 49 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Admin Complaint**
51-09-4
50
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 48 seats inside, 44 outside. Licensed for 48 seats. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
28-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over ground beef in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk in walk in cooler. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
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. Tiffany
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
27-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food wearing bracelets
13-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in dry storage room.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen by hand wash sink
36-17-5
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 48 seats inside, 44 outside. Licensed for 48 seats. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-15-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 48 seats inside, 44 outside. Licensed for 48 seats. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-09-4
41
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bree's Riverside Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bree's Riverside Restaurant on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bree's Riverside Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “establishment operating” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bree's Riverside Restaurant.
How does Bree's Riverside Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?
Bree's Riverside Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.
Has Bree's Riverside Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bree's Riverside Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bree's Riverside Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bree's Riverside Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bree's Riverside Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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