Riviera Dunes Dockside
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Riviera Dunes Dockside 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 11 violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Palmetto facility scores 83, putting Riviera Dunes Dockside on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer tablets stored on shelf next to food handler gloves near cook line. Employee removed tablets from shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table in back of kitchen soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon Dioxide tank not secured near back exit door of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing broken pieces of tiles on cook line floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floors and fan guards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed mop sink with cracked and missing tiles creating standing water in mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall in wait station not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
55
Jan 27, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above cooked chicken egg rolls in reach in drawer under flat top. Employee removed egg rolls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chicken stock temperature at 58F in kitchen prep counter, employee stated it had been pulled from the walk in cooler 3 hours prior to inspection. Temperature reached 52F but not lower than 41F. Employee discarded chicken stock. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken stock temperature at 58F on kitchen prep counter, employee stated it had been pulled from the walk in cooler 3 hours prior to inspection. Temperature reached 52F but not lower than 41F. Employee discarded chicken stock. Observed Noodles and Rice in reach in cooler drawer on make line above 41F. Employee stated items listed were put in reach in cooler from walk in cooler 3 hours prior to inspection. Employee removed items to walk in cooler to return items back to approved temperatures. Both items reached 41F and below before 4 hour cut off indicated below Noodles (50F;40F- Cold Holding); Rice (50F;41F - Cold Holding). **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Meatballs in red sauce temp at 124F. Employee stated it was placed in steam table 2 1/2 hours prior to inspection. Employee removed and reheated meatballs, internal temperature reading at 173F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer tablets stored on shelf next to food handler gloves near cook line. Employee removed tablets from shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table in back of kitchen soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager certification at time of inspection with more than 3 employees working at establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit to test dishwasher at bar. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon Dioxide tank not secured near back exit door of kitchen. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing broken pieces of tiles on cook line floor. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floors and fan guards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled container on top of ice machine in kitchen. Manager removed scoops and changed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed mop sink with cracked and missing tiles creating standing water in mop sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall in wait station not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor from dishwasher at bar area. **Warning**
29-03-4
22
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on the shelves and walls of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the steamer in the back kitchen area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in the wait station area not smooth and in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
74
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Establishment stoped using the dish machine called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitizer dishes and equipment. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef discarded the mahi. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD-40 stored on a bakers rack next to food in the back kitchen area . Chef removed the can of WD-40 . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
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 employees training expired on 10/1/25. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef discarded the mahi. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on the shelves and walls of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the steamer in the back kitchen area soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at the hand wash sinks in the bar area and next to the walk in cooler. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in the wait station area not smooth and in disrepair. **Warning**
36-30-4
39
Nov 15, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat bread in the left side reach in cooler of the cook line. Operator removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish on the cook line and observed raw ground beef stored overs raw pork chops in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of it.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a cook line sanitizer bucket at 450ppm quaternary. Operator dumped the bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink with sauce containers inside and observed as filter inside the bar hand wash sink. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of it. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up along the wall and floor of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no and wash sign for the kitchen and bar hand wash sinks. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed both walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the produce cooler fan covers.
14-17-4
39
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade on can opener soiled. Observed stand mixer soiled with flour buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front kitchen hand sink. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy buildup interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on 2 door flip top cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall with hole left side of mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer by compressor and fans.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on cart handle. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at sink next to food line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rear kitchen hood vents soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and floor in mop sink soiled with black slimy buildup.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar bin not labeled.
02D-01-5
52
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid on top of dishwasher.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe slicer blade with old food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front hand wash sink with pan of lobster meat in sink. Chef removed lobster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for dishwasher on site.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black slimy substance interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on fliptop coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelf in dish room. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer on condenser unit and floor.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at kitchen hand sink.
31B-04-4
43
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
39
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on. Soiled towel. Employee removed the towels and washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and beef stored over shredded cheese and cooked vegetables in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the shrimp and beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the left side of the cook line has no hot water.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Mixer head soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cabinet under the hand washing sink in the wait station area has a broken door and interior.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment and floor drains in the bar area soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and pot and pan shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riviera Dunes Dockside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riviera Dunes Dockside on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riviera Dunes Dockside?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Riviera Dunes Dockside.
How does Riviera Dunes Dockside compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?
Riviera Dunes Dockside most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.
Has Riviera Dunes Dockside's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riviera Dunes Dockside have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Riviera Dunes Dockside 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 Dunes Dockside inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riviera Dunes Dockside is inspected around three times per year on average.
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