Mattison's Riverwalk
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
58
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Mattison's Riverwalk stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Mattison's Riverwalk's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored above cooked ribs in the walk in cooler. Operator swapped them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer buckets at 350ppm quaternary. Operator remade them to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on the doors of the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting boards grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a tool case stored above canned food in the back storage area.
42-03-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed their sanitizer buckets stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator double bucketed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
58
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinse a knife in their hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime buildup inside their dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above food products in the front server station and the back storage area. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
82
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the bar cooler: Heavy whipping cream (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator moved it to a working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of sanitizer tablets stored with seasonings. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed their first aid kit and a bandaid container stored on top of boxed flour. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs stored in the top part of a make table over cooked noodles. Operator removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinse a knife in their hand sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed their ahi tuna and poached eggs not identified as raw on their menu covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black buildup inside their ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime buildup inside their dish machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed their clean dishes stored in a rusted shelf. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above food products in the front server station and the back storage area. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor of the kitchen. **Warning**
21-38-4
30
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken in the cook line reach in cooler. Operator moved the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plans for their 4hr disposal butter they keep on the cook line. Emailed and went over the paperwork with the operator. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the cook line sink with a bucket inside of it and observed the server sink with ice inside of it. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the bar hand sink. Operator placed some there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and vents with grease/black build up. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a phone on the cook line and personal bags stored on top of parchment paper on the prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at the bar and warewashing hand sink. Operator placed new signs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink for the establishment despite it existing on their previously submitted plans. **Warning**
29-27-4
52
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked ribs in walk-in cooler. Chef moved ribs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in it. Chef labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved blue cutting board on food line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket on food prep table. Chef moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris buildup interior of microwave.
22-08-4
61
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food build up on slicer housing.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside 2 door flip topreach in cooler. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles inside 2 door flip top cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slimy substance interior of ice machine. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with handle in flour inside flour drum. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with grooves.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door plate missing on pizza station reach in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in front of fryers untreated concrete. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of fryer oil stored on the floor in dry storage area. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on top of a container of sauerkraut in the walk-in cooler. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Employee primed the machine and checked the lines, new reading 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw beef then changed their gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then a togo box without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sinks on the cook line and the bar area. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In the mens bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - 1 Ceiling tile missing in front of the walk-in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the phone.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Doors on the reach in cooler in the pizza make area have insulation exposed. Pot and pan rack rusted. Shelf under the the preparation table in the wait station area rusted though.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Thought out the kitchen.
36-11-4
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mattison's Riverwalk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mattison's Riverwalk on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mattison's Riverwalk?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mattison's Riverwalk.
How does Mattison's Riverwalk compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Mattison's Riverwalk most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Mattison's Riverwalk's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mattison's Riverwalk have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mattison's Riverwalk 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 Mattison's Riverwalk inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mattison's Riverwalk is inspected around three times per year on average.
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