River Greens Golf Course Rest
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
70
Score
River Greens Golf Course Rest appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Avon Park restaurant, which scores around 76. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw ground beef was on top of lemonade mix, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Printed a copy for owner, they taped on wall. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in the ice in the ice machine at front bar area, owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets around walk in cooler are dirty.
23-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws and coffee stirrers not wrapped out on the bar for the customers to take, owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler, with some rust and paint chipping off of them.
14-17-4
64
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters exposed for the bag, operator put back in bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed one case of raw bacon over one case of flour tortillas, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 21 rodent droppings, in a small closet by entrance doors in the kitchen. Observed 8 rodent droppings in grey container on dish shelve next to dish machine. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 1 gallon of awesome degreaser next to two bottles of margarita mix on a shelve in the storage area, operator removed to different location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed a hole in the wall 2x2 inches towards the bottom by the entrance doors in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2-5 gallons of pickles on the floor in walk in cooler, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
50
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered ice bin at front bar counter. Soda gun and bar sponge where drinks are poured and mixed positioned over open bin.
08B-54-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bartender scooping ice and serving food with jeweled rings and wrist watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating and drinking in open container behind bar. Employee had food on prep table at back kitchen and had started eating the food then walked through to the bar to fix herself a drink in her personal cup all while chewing food. Employee was redirected to dining area with food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
82
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed haddock deep fried to 129. Not fully cooked operator recooked to 198F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-75-5
Basic - Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. DM emitting more soap than can be rinsed off during rinsing process.
16-10-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) strip turned black. Manager refilled tested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager working with open food on cookline with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed sandwich cook with wispy bangs to chin not restrained.
13-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees working with open food on cookline with wrist watch. Front counter person working with open food plating food dipping ice with large stone setting rings.
13-07-4
67
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw chicken stored over containers of cooked meat and ready to eat cheeses and sauerkraut at front reach on prep cooler. Operator placed chicken on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottle of sprite stored in drink ice at bar. Operator removed ice and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Fly bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed fly bait on open food bowl on floor at front counter. Manager must discardall including bowl. Manager discarded all. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-23-4
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. Form provided by inspector.
11-26-1
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. Provided by inspector at inspection via email.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime on drop guard of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed canned drinks and imitation butter/oil stored under front counter handsink.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor at back dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed o handwash sign at front counter handsink s
31B-04-4
43
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was River Greens Golf Course Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at River Greens Golf Course Rest on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at River Greens Golf Course Rest?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at River Greens Golf Course Rest.
How does River Greens Golf Course Rest compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?
River Greens Golf Course Rest most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Avon Park average of 76.
Has River Greens Golf Course Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at River Greens Golf Course Rest have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at River Greens Golf Course Rest 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 Greens Golf Course Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, River Greens Golf Course Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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