The Fried Flavor
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
45
Score
The Fried Flavor has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 14 violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Riverview average 69, so The Fried Flavor trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near register temped 73 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over flour near dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not all facing handle first.
25-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
45
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dish without sanitizing. Discussed setting up 3 compartment sink and how to properly wash dishes.
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken wings 56 F, raw fish 70 F on counter. Employee states it's been there for 10 minutes. Employee placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 106 F on counter.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep coolers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Containers with no handle in chicken and rice. Portion cups in seasonings. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Glove left in flour.
25-30-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep coolers.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor. Fries on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 76 F.
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over flour near back storage.
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink on cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Good filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep tables throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
22
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed removal of hand sink on cook line. Secondary Three compartment sink removed and walk in freezer was added. Addition of ice machine in dining area next to soda fountain. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Verified with plan review, plans have not been submitted as of 3-12-2024. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed removal of hand sink on cook line. Secondary Three compartment sink removed and walk in freezer was added. Addition of ice machine in dining area next to soda fountain. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries, fish and shrimp stored on floor win walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer area. Observed ice machine with no lock in dining room next to self serve soda station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
08B-62-4
82
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 promoted in September 2023- Ladaja Wilson **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by bin of rice. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed had wash sink connections to left side of flattop station. Verified location on previous ownership plans **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink. Employee refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed removal of hand sink on cook line. Secondary Three compartment sink removed and walk in freezer was added. Addition of ice machine in dining area next to soda fountain. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer area. Observed ice machine with no lock in dining room next to self serve soda station **Warning**
08B-62-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries, fish and shrimp stored on floor win walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink by three compartment sink . **Warning**
29-11-4
52
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scoop in sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of French fries in WIF
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt
02D-01-5
78
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Storing blanched wings in cardboard Remove and put in bus tray **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
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. Cheese,meats,shrimp
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils,plastic scoop
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walkin in cooler gasket
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Fried Flavor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Fried Flavor on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Fried Flavor?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Fried Flavor.
How does The Fried Flavor compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
The Fried Flavor most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverview average of 69.
Has The Fried Flavor's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Fried Flavor have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Fried Flavor 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 The Fried Flavor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Fried Flavor is inspected around three times per year on average.
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