Riviera Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
70
Score
Riviera Bar and Grill appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Punta Gorda facility scores 82, putting Riviera Bar and Grill on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date on oyster tag. Operator marked the last date served. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline. Employee placed beard guard over their beard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven handle at cookline. Operator removed the tongs to the shelf above stove. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
70
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat beef brisket at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the beef brisket to prep. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can operator blade at prep table. Operator sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on non-porous surface at the exterior side of establishment.
33-23-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws at bar counter. **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
64
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk not date marked at interior bar. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed green scotch pad and metal item inside the basin of prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted at Walk in Cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
74
Feb 12, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
64
Sep 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish above avocados at Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the raw fish to the bottom of the cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at cookline handwash sink. Educated the operator.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup underneath behind the nozzles at soda fountain machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed exposed concrete by Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall at prep area. Operator informed that in the process of the wall being repaired.
36-30-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at bar ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
61
Apr 10, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Mar 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb next to Deep Fryers. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed safestaff foodhandler training certificates with an incorrect expiration date of 5-years instead of 3 years. Educated the operator.
53B-10-4
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 - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
52
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen next to Deep Fryers. Operator placed vacuum breaker on the hose Bibb. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari over cooked tuna at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed at Reach in Cooler Handel next to Salad Station.
14-71-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle at cookline. Operator removed the tongs to clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari and fish in standing water at prep area containers on floor. Operator placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat tortilla. Operator switched the food items.
08A-13-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb at cookline.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Michael Brett; Michael Finkle, 03/07/2018. Manager in Charge, Elliott Dull.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed at cookline handwash sink.
27-18-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in Charge, Elliot Dull. Operator able to provide a current food manager certificate by the end of inspection. Debra L. Durrance, 01/06/2020. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container at prep area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at Make Table.
14-09-4
35
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork shank (63 F - Cold Holding) in ice bath on prep table. Per operator food had been placed out an hour prior. Operator moved to walk in freezer to rapidly chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Deeply dented number 10 can of Dole Pineapple tidbits on storage shelf.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with bare hands and then without hand washing, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Educated operator and observed proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bread on the floor of the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riviera Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riviera Bar and Grill on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riviera Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Riviera Bar and Grill.
How does Riviera Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Riviera Bar and Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Riviera Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riviera Bar and Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Riviera Bar and Grill 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 Riviera Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riviera Bar and Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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