River Strand Golf and Country Club

7155 Grand Estuary Trl, Bradenton, FL 34212

American

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

River Strand Golf and Country Club has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bradenton restaurant scores 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips on site.

16-37-1

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.

16-21-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board grooved. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee wearing bracelet while cooking. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on ansul system. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on dumpster.

33-11-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Chef had I hone on arm. He removed. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pair of tongs on oven door. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed six dented cans of Rosarita chiles . Manager removed from can rack.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on Y fitting with garden hose attached. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.

11-26-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed deep grooved cutting board on single door flip top reach in in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in walk-in freezer.

08B-38-4

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 60 F stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the pasta had been in the reach in cooler for 1 hour. Employee emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed into their hand then handled a clean cup without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.

12A-14-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Employee placed the fish under running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

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

22-20-5

Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. Employee removed the knives. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Tongs stored in sanitizer solution on the cook line. Employee removed the tongs to be ran through the dishwasher. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-18-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was River Strand Golf and Country Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at River Strand Golf and Country Club on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at River Strand Golf and Country Club?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at River Strand Golf and Country Club.

How does River Strand Golf and Country Club compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

River Strand Golf and Country Club most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has River Strand Golf and Country Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at River Strand Golf and Country Club have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at River Strand Golf and Country Club 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 Strand Golf and Country Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, River Strand Golf and Country Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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