Doc's Grille
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
82
Score
Doc's Grille has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Riverview average 69, so Doc's Grille is doing better than most peers. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Soda gun at bar. Employee cleaned soda gun at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
10-14-5
82
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked burgers 47 F, cheese 45 F, raw beef 46 F, raw chicken 47 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee placed items in another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Soda gun at bar. Employee cleaned soda gun at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets on floor. **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink on cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
55
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees have no proof of training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and drink bottle stored on soda syrup boxes in kitchen. Operator removed personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee working in kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezers in kitchen.
14-69-4
74
Mar 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 unsecured tanks in storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
95
Feb 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ham in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. At bar, operator secured at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glass plates not inverted next to ice machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Meat sauce on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at the bottom of reach in cooler next to fryers.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung mop at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
64
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects in kitchen near ice machine.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut leafy greens, diced tomatoes and multiple items in walk in not labeled.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing clear liquid not labeled in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above cooks line near front kitchen door.
36-32-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 0 ppm operator set up three compartment sink at time of inspection chlorine sanitizer tested at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in reach in cooler with food for establishment.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen on line soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dish machine area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and salt not Labeled.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Doc's Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Doc's Grille on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Doc's Grille?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Doc's Grille.
How does Doc's Grille compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Doc's Grille most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Riverview average of 69.
Has Doc's Grille's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Doc's Grille have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Doc's Grille means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Doc's Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Doc's Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.
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