The Club at River Wilderness
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at The Club at River Wilderness stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The Club at River Wilderness' latest score of 100 sits above the Parrish average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops stored over lemons in the right side cook line cooler. Operator swapped them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Observed both of their dish machines at 0ppm chlorine **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Observed no proof of training for the employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed the women's restroom in the kitchen not clean. **Warning**
32-07-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead palmetto bugs in the women's restroom in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the microwave left of the cook line with debris buildup. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not properly protected. Operator inverted the to go boxes and stored the coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
55
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 missing floor tiles in servers room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed floor tiles damaged in server room. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed floor tiles still damaged. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at bar hand-sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Manager ordered sign. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed sign on order. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
90
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine sanitizing at 0ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Manager had eco lab come out and service machine. Machine was working fine. Observed machine at 0ppm. Chef will contact Ecolab again. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in server room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed stained ceiling tiles in server room. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 missing floor tiles in servers room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed floor tiles damaged in server room. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at bar hand-sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Manager ordered sign. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over the back storeroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and cracked floor tiles in dish room. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
08A-17-6
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. Observed no proof of food handlers training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 forms completed but not all.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over the back storeroom.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and cracked floor tiles in dish room. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
61
Feb 27, 2024
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dining room ceiling vents with dust and dirt buildup.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Obsessed missing/cracked floor tiles in kitchen dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in server room not smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on kitchen hood system. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs in mens or women's locker rooms. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no self closer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryers and flat top grill soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
67
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired.
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink/black slimy substance interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed open coffee filters on shelf. Chef put back in bag. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and cracked floor tiles in dish room. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in server room not smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood system.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer adjacent to fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signs in mens and women's in front hall. No signs in mens or women's locker rooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily soiled dish racks.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior door with no self closer.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill and stove.
36-27-5
52
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Louis Santiago, expired 7/2/2023 Servsafe. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed no current food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked,missing and broken floor tiles in kitchen area by three part sink. Broken missing floor tiles at floor drain in servers kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed floor tiles not repaired. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe no hand wash signs in mens or women's public restrooms. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed no hand washing signs in restrooms. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
82
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented 1 can Arrezio marinara and 1 can Arrezio olives from dry storage room. Chef removed from shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
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/ Louis Santiago, expired 7/2/2023 Servsafe. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wet towel used under cutting board in prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small black grooved cutting board at bar area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed food prep employee drinking out of plastic water bottle.
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked,missing and broken floor tiles in kitchen area by three part sink. Broken missing floor tiles at floor drain in servers kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed rinse gauge on dishwasher not working.
16-38-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe no hand wash signs in mens or women's public restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed one case of foam cups stored on the floor by employee lockers.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on food line not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom. Chef stated new one on order, changed companies. **Repeat Violation**
33-12-4
47
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no current food prep employees with food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed no food handler training in place. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed no chemical test strips in place. On order with Ecolab. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lids on woman's restroom receptacles in woman's employee restroom in kitchen and main restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed no covered receptacle in main women's restroom. Chef has not purchased. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed dumpster bottom rusted with large holes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed same rusted dumpster. Chef stated that he has contacted waste company several times with no results. **Time Extended**
33-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing, cracked and broken floor tiles in kitchen floor by dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed floor tiles still cracked and broken. Repairs in progress. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washings signs in mens or woman's restrooms in main hallway. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed no hand washing signs present in main restrooms. Chef has ordered online. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
67
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb adjacent to dish machine with no vac breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head heavily soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank not secured in bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed large rusted holes on dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-12-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed kitchen employee wearing wrist watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on staked pans on shelf in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in server area and in dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of chicken stored on walk-in floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Club at River Wilderness last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Club at River Wilderness on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Club at River Wilderness?
Across the inspection record, “hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Club at River Wilderness.
How does The Club at River Wilderness compare to other restaurants in Parrish?
The Club at River Wilderness most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Parrish average of 81.
Has The Club at River Wilderness' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Club at River Wilderness have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Club at River Wilderness means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Club at River Wilderness inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Club at River Wilderness is inspected around four times per year on average.
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