Riverwood Golf Club
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2023, Riverwood Golf Club has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 27, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Port Charlotte average 82, so Riverwood Golf Club trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed 8 copper mule cups in bar with copper lining inside cups. Observed bartender bartender removing cups in bar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-02-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed the following cans dented on storage shelf. Cream Of Chicken Soup - Campbell's 50 oz x3 Sweetened Condensed Milk Casa Solano 14 oz x2 Classic Garbanzo Beans - Sysco #10 x1. Observed Chef segregate cans for return for credit. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed food debris on backside of handles on reach in cooler, on make line. Observed Chef cleaning handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in cooler by espresso maker, in bar with torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries on floor of walk in freezer. Observed Chef removing fry cases to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Iced tea dispenser/ soda guns not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in bar, soda guns with black mold like substance on nozzles. Observed bartender cleaning soda guns. **Corrected On-Site**
22-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave in server ally/ pick up window with food splatter inside. Observed Chef cleaning microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo containers in bar, not inverted upside down. Observed bartender inverting properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed strudel topping stored in cambro without identifying label. Observed Chef labeling strudel. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed a cambro with nuts inside, not labeled. Observed sous chef labeling. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the following: 1: Can opener put away clean with food debris on blade. Observed sous chef cleaning blade. 2: Slicer with food debris on blade. Observed sous chef cleaning slicer. 3: Cutting boards with food stains and possible black mold. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine shield with possible black mold on shield. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on make tables with cut marks throughout. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no beard guard. Observed cook putting on guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without hair restraint. Observed cook putting on hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed microwave with coating on inside peeling off. Observed sous chef removing microwave out of kitchen, to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in coolers in kitchen,gaskets soiled. Observed cook cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambros, put away clean. Observed dish employee cleaning off the labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware in holder stored with handles down. Observed dish employee correct,re wash, rinse, and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a cambro with coffee filters inside, with out a lid. Observed server placing a lid on cambro. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a 1/4 cambro on dry storage shelf with nuts inside not covered. Observed sous chef covering container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
50
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Observed at make station across from double oven, cutting board attached to make station to where it can't be removed to clean properly with food debris under cutting board. Cutting board grooves and stained as well
08B-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on blade. Observed operator put in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on back sides of handles on reach in coolers in kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves throughout boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in cooler not segregated from restaurants food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth or non removable and easily cleanable. Observed at make station across from double oven, cutting board attached to male station to where it can't be removed to clean properly and food debris under cutting board.
14-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on bread warmer handle. Observed operator remove and put into dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers put away clean. Observed operator remove and put into dish area to be removed and washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed containers of food prep utensils stored handles down. Observed operator correctly putting utensils handles up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters sitting on shelf, not in a protective container with lid. Observed operator place coffee filters into a container with lid. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on them.
23-03-4
50
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with food debris on it.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach ins worn
14-11-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored with food contact up instead of handles up.
24-18-4
82
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee taking can opener to dish and returning to another station with out changing gloves. Coached employee and gloves were changed before continuing with prep duties. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with debris. Observed Chef putting into dish station and running through dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs hanging on oven door. Observed Chef removing tongs and storing them properly Office Work the oven door **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
95
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riverwood Golf Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riverwood Golf Club on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riverwood Golf Club?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Riverwood Golf Club.
How does Riverwood Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Riverwood Golf Club most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Riverwood Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Riverwood Golf Club have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Riverwood Golf Club 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 Riverwood Golf Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riverwood Golf Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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