Riverside Seafood Fletcher

1509 E Fletcher Ave Ste 109-110, Tampa, FL 33612

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

High Risk

Riverside Seafood Fletcher has been inspected six times since 2023. Riverside Seafood Fletcher was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored overtop french fries inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager removed and properly stored chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink has dirty dishes, stored inside It. Manager removed and placed dishes in three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used inside rice bin. Manager removed bowl and placed at three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken and missing in kitchen area.

36-17-5

Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled cloth sitting on reach in cooler cutting board on cooks line.

21-14-4

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ready to eat French fries stored on top of top of raw squid inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed French fries and properly stored fries. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed fish,shrimp, chicken has no dates inside walk in cooler.

02C-08-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan without a handle used as scoop inside rice bin. Employee removed pan and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of door leading out to back of restaurant.

35B-01-4

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape hung overtop clean dishes storage shelves. Employee discarded fly tape. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-08-4

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Flour for frying fish stored next to handwashing sink on food preparation table across from fryers. Employee moved flour away from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-54-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside empty mop bucket. Managers removed and properly stored mop.

42-01-4

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Riverside Seafood Fletcher last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Riverside Seafood Fletcher on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Riverside Seafood Fletcher?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Riverside Seafood Fletcher.

How does Riverside Seafood Fletcher compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Riverside Seafood Fletcher most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Riverside Seafood Fletcher's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riverside Seafood Fletcher have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Riverside Seafood Fletcher means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Riverside Seafood Fletcher inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Riverside Seafood Fletcher is inspected around two times per year on average.

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