River Rocks
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
70
Score
River Rocks has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Observed outside ice machine interior is soiled” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Rockledge facility scores 87, putting River Rocks on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand wash sink to fill up bucket with water and use hand wash sink to wet up wiping cloth
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In. Dock kitchen cutting boards have heavy cutting grooves
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door gaskets on cooking equipment are starting to tear
14-11-5
Basic - Observed outside ice machine interior is soiled with black like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
70
Oct 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Observe in main kitchen sanitation bucket filled with sanitation stored directly on the floor. Manager double bucket it **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed in banquet area server station hand wash sink has a drain like stored in sink
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in main kitchen cooked line no paper towels. Operator refill paper towel dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed beverage station ice shoot interior is soiled with black like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in banquet dining room. Manager swept up dead roach and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in banquet server station hand wash not protected **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 door reach in cooler in banquet kitchen reach in cooler door gasket is soiled with old food debris
23-03-4
55
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In main kitchen exterior door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. One food container containing cook shrimp and one broken container in main kitchen is clean and stored
14-38-4
Basic - Observe outside ice machine interior is soiled with black like substance. Also can opener blade and cutting board in main kitchen cook line is soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In main kitchen
16-46-4
82
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observe ice machine located outside interior has black like substance. Around ice dispenser.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in kitchen #2 flip top make station next to grill had bowl with no handle use as a scoop. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed backdoor to kitchen #2 has a gap at the bottom of the back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer steel silver pan stored on the floor under food rack. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on equipment door In kitchen #1. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind each bar **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Hanging from ceiling in pathway between dish and cook area
14-06-4
82
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in women's restroom. Operator posted new sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws on bar tops for self service are not wrapped
25-27-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No drain line for multiple soda gun holsters
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging stored in container not identifying contents by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was River Rocks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at River Rocks on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at River Rocks?
Across the inspection record, “observed outside ice machine interior is soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at River Rocks.
How does River Rocks compare to other restaurants in Rockledge?
River Rocks most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Rockledge average of 87.
Has River Rocks' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at River Rocks have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at River Rocks 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 Rocks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, River Rocks is inspected around two times per year on average.
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