Pietro's on the River

8735 S Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 19, 2023

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Pietro's on the River has three inspections in the public record. Pietro's on the River was last inspected on Oct 19, 2023. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. The most recent inspection at Pietro's on the River is from Oct 19, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Jensen Beach facility scores 80, putting Pietro's on the River on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk undated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Couldn't locate cards **Warning**

53A-01-7

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. Couldn't locate cards **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor on cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice bucket not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-14-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler and reach in cooler at bar **Warning**

29-49-6

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled salt **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy cream 44f cold holding , oysters 45-47f cold holding Employee had cooler open for prep advised rapid chill.

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk items

14-01-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket, pots on oven **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil, bulk item rice etc **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 71f water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pietro's on the River last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pietro's on the River on file is from Oct 19, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pietro's on the River?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pietro's on the River.

How does Pietro's on the River compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?

Pietro's on the River most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jensen Beach average of 80.

Has Pietro's on the River's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pietro's on the River have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pietro's on the River means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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