River Grille

950 N Us Hwy 1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174

American

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, River Grille has 10 inspections in the public record. River Grille was last inspected on Oct 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.

Among Ormond Beach restaurants, the typical score is 79; River Grille is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 3, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 29, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp and fish at 45°f in reach in cooler drawer. Operator added ice bags. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

12A-07-5

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

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

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, artic air brand cooler next to breading station.

14-33-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs at 45°f in reach in cooler.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

12A-07-5

11-27-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used to dispense spices.

14-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair, lid to ice machine by bar area not securely attached.

14-11-5

Basic - Food storage container lids cracked or broken in walk in cooler.

14-38-4

Basic - Food stored on floor, bags of batter in dry storage room.

08B-38-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

14-42-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.broken floor tiles by fryers at end of cookline.

36-17-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in servers area.

24-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was River Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at River Grille on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at River Grille?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at River Grille.

How does River Grille compare to other restaurants in Ormond Beach?

River Grille most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Ormond Beach average of 79.

Has River Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at River Grille have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at River Grille 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 Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, River Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.

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