The House on the River

301 Sw 3 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
American
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
33
Score
High Risk

The House on the River appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The House on the River was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting The House on the River on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
33
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Feb 6, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Clams and mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. In the walk in cooler, in 1/3 pans
01C-10-4
90
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
90
Apr 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The House on the River last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The House on the River on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does The House on the River compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

The House on the River most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has The House on the River's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The House on the River have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The House on the River 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 House on the River inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The House on the River is inspected around two times per year on average.