Riverview Tap House
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
35
Score
Riverview Tap House has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Riverview Tap House's latest score of 35 falls below the Gibsonton average of 76. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee hands put on gloves without washing hands to begin food prep.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler certifications expired. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled in front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Yellow cutting board.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in black pepper. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted at bar.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Canola oil on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on grill handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons and knives not all facing the same direction at bar.
25-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
35
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic Togo container in jalapeños and marinara in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above grill. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and backpack on dry storage rack in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Employee backpack on rack. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
78
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic Togo container in jalapeños and marinara in reach in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above grill.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and backpack on dry storage rack in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
52
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Jamal Gwinn
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in handwash sink at bar.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled next to POS system.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine. Establishment was not using dish machine at time of inspection. Advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly. 3 compartment sink tested 150 ppm quaternary ammonium.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda box on floor at bar. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor at bar.
10-14-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted at bar. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quaternary ammonium, operator remade tested 150 quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
41
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need Quaternary ammonia test strips for 3 Compartment Sink.
16-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted at bar, operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler at bar. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and table on cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
64
Aug 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to office. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor next to reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on reach in freezer door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted next to walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
55
Aug 1, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 live flies near 3 Compartment Sink. 24 live flies at bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at host stand. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to office. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor next to reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing on counter at 3 Compartment Sink, employee placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on reach in freezer door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
33
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jul 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riverview Tap House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riverview Tap House on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riverview Tap House?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Riverview Tap House.
How does Riverview Tap House compare to other restaurants in Gibsonton?
Riverview Tap House most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Gibsonton average of 76.
Has Riverview Tap House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riverview Tap House have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Riverview Tap House 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 Riverview Tap House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riverview Tap House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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