River and Post Upstairs
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited River and Post Upstairs nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two flying insects in the kitchen area
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board stored in hand sink, manager removed cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled with a mold like substance
22-20-5
74
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor, manager properly stored ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case Single service food containers stored in hallway
25-05-4
90
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Buffalo chicken (55F - Cold Holding); bbq shredded meat (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (58F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (55F - Cold Holding); chorizo (56F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (55F - Cold Holding) food items were held in reach in cooler without hinged lid. Covered with plastic wrap. Per employee food items were placed in the cooler since the previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffalo chicken (55F - Cold Holding); bbq shredded meat (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (58F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (55F - Cold Holding); chorizo (56F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (55F - Cold Holding) food items were held in reach in cooler without hinged lid. Covered with plastic wrap. Per employee food items were placed in the cooler since the previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler closest to kitchen monitor **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice bin
22-20-5
61
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in kitchen area, two flying insects in bar area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris on drink Nozzles at bar area, employee cleaned nozzles **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws on Bar counter top
25-27-4
67
Jan 10, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Has raw salmon for sushi **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two at bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f rice for sushi, explained time as public health control, mgr wrote time on **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mgr here for a month
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. One container with ice for scooping in drinks at server station, no handsink in this area, mgr moved container with ice to bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray on it with a one door burner, handsink in kitchen, mgr removed it
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink at bar by dish machine **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. One cook 2 months here
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance at server area, mgr wrote name on **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Preparing food **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on tray above customer form box freeze, discarded by mgr
40-06-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink by prep unit, mgr removed it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Moved and a hole seen, above ice machine
36-36-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back storage **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on shelf, mgr store name on **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for cooked bacon is cracked **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By dish machine in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in 2 door cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On sugar, mgr removed it **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was River and Post Upstairs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at River and Post Upstairs on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at River and Post Upstairs?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at River and Post Upstairs.
How does River and Post Upstairs compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
River and Post Upstairs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has River and Post Upstairs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at River and Post Upstairs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at River and Post Upstairs 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 River and Post Upstairs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, River and Post Upstairs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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