River City Grill
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
74
Score
Public records show eight inspections at River City Grill stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so River City Grill trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed vegetables at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at prep area. Operator removed the water by mopping the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wet wiping cloth on the floor at cookline. Operator replaced the sanitizer with another clean container and placed it on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
74
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip at Dish Machine. Operator primed the equipment to correct to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed mini-butter cups not time marked at frontline. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on the slicer blade. Operator cleaned the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind multiple cold holding unit door handles. Operator cleaned the door handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed residue buildup on the bottom of Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the bottom of the Reach in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
70
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at wait station at handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chef, Jesse Leitch.
53A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed unwrapped straws exposed to splash next to wait station handwash sink. Operator removed the straws from splash at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
25-22-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employees at cookline.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on multiple employees at cookline. Employees placed hair restraint on their heads. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at Reach in Cooler.
14-11-5
58
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Stephen Iadevaia, 09/10/2018.
53A-03-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at ware washing area. Operator placed in a proper manner to dry by not stacking to allow air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lid on the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
78
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over whole muscle intact beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed egg wash at cookline next to stove on prep table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
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 chicken over pasta at Make Table. Operator removed the pasta from underneath the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator the form and printed the written procedure during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
55
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at make table on cutting board. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by changing gloves and washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
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. Observed milk at bar. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at salt container on prep line. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed at prep line next to Make Table. Operator removed the utensil from the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-18-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was River City Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at River City Grill on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at River City Grill?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at River City Grill.
How does River City Grill compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
River City Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has River City Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at River City Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at River City Grill 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 River City Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, River City Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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