River Club Grille
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
74
Score
River Club Grille appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. River Club Grille was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so River Club Grille trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed the ceiling surrounding the ceiling vent falling down and damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over the slicer area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up.
23-03-4
74
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on the prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed the ceiling surrounding the ceiling vent falling down and damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over the slicer area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
74
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a white mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout the kitchen with a black mold like substance on and around the vents on the ceiling.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed the walk in freezer door missing gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
74
Apr 23, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a white mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent over slicer table. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed the walk in freezer door missing gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
78
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth used under cutting board on cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed the walk in freezer door missing gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent over slicer table.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
78
Oct 5, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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 illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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/ Observed expired Certified Food Manager certificate.
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent over slicer and prep table.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in freezer door missing gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a 1" gap at the bottom of the back door in 2 areas. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
67
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris on slicer blade guard. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portioning cups with no handles stored inside of spice containers. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in single door reach-in cooler to the left of the reach-in freezer chest next to the rear exit door to the kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under three compartment sink and dishmachine and on cook line behind and under equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil in cardboard box stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest to the left of the rear kitchen exit door and door to the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust to the right of the cook line by the grill and spice racks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was River Club Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at River Club Grille on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at River Club Grille?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at River Club Grille.
How does River Club Grille compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
River Club Grille most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has River Club Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at River Club Grille have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at River Club Grille 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 Club Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, River Club Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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