The Shack Riverfront
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
35
Score
The Shack Riverfront appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 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 13 violations each, up from closer to 11 violations before.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which The Shack Riverfront's 35 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
17
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over sliced tomatoes in cook line reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One found on floor under shelving unit, two droppings found on case of unopened hand sanitizer on same shelving unit approximately 4' away from other. Operator cleaned when found. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Under griddle raw burger meat stored over raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (112F - hot holding); beans (94F - hot holding); moved both to griddle to reheat to 165f. Both temperatures to 170 **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Men's room has very little pressure, operator stated it occurs when dishwasher is running.
27-19-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Card board lining shelf under slicer in back of kitchen.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles on cook line and in kitchen soiled with dust and food debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed between wall and reach in cooler front by handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee frying French fries with no beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Right section of steam table keeps going out and caused two TCS food items to go below 135F hot holding. Other side of unit at proper temperature. ground beef (112F - hot holding); beans (94F - hot holding);
14-75-7
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and spatulas stored in water at 71f, moved to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Lighting out over ware washing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
38-02-4
35
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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. Milk opened for more than 24 hours not dated marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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/. Plans have been submitted and shows review in DBPR system, have finalized by next unannounced inspection.
51-16-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins on drying rack wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in back of kitchen near fish make table has torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Sep 24, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at near walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 rodent droppings found in storage area at entrance to kitchen. 20 in hallway behind banquet room. 2 on window in dish washing area. 6 under equipment on cook line. 4 on dry stores area shelves. 6 in HVAC area near bathrooms. 53 total. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Found 12 rodent droppings under sink in male restroom. Not complied no vacate at 9:33 by Michelle Haynes. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Noticeable trail of contamination running to sewer drain exterior of restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
28-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Operator is advertising fresh ingredients for multiple drinks using store bought or commercially processed substitutes; fresh strawberry purée, fresh coconut cream, fresh squeezed orange juice, fresh peaches, and fresh lime. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
52-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at southeast corner of exterior bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Exterior hand wash sink near ice machines being used at dirty dish sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Caesar dressing states house made on menu but it comes from vender. Menu has Wagyu steaks listed but they are no longer offered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
52-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Exterior hand wash sink near ice machines. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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/. Operator has moved mop sink, added exterior service station with no hand wash sink, and added ice machines **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Exterior sink near ice machines. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink in kitchen and at exterior sink near ice machines. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink filled with trash and foliage, leaving it unusable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Where tile meets concrete missing grout on tiles and concrete slopes making it difficult to sanitize at the triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado in make table with labels on it. Raw vegetables over ready to eat in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Dump sink at cook line dripping on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Unfinished wood ceiling in dish washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food and trash built up under and around equipment at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Flooring behind soda fountain in server area has gap to exterior and exposed plywood under soda fountain. At dump sink floor is plywood with dripping water from sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bib box on floor behind bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near triple sink in kitchen has holes going into studs. Not covered by sheathing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Due to cord between gasket and seal. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and counter at server area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
17
Sep 23, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One in coffee pot. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found, 2 flying insects observed at sever area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at near walk in freezer.
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice cream uncovered with dripping water from freezer top.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 rodent droppings found in storage area at entrance to kitchen. 20 in hallway behind banquet room. 2 on window in dish washing area. 6 under equipment on cook line. 4 on dry stores area shelves. 6 in HVAC area near bathrooms. 53 total. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Noticeable trail of contamination running to sewer drain exterior of restaurant.
28-14-5
Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Operator is advertising fresh ingredients for multiple drinks using store bought or commercially processed substitutes; fresh strawberry purée, fresh coconut cream, fresh squeezed orange juice, fresh peaches, and fresh lime. **Warning**
52-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at southeast corner of exterior bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Exterior hand wash sink near ice machines being used at dirty dish sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Caesar dressing states house made on menu but it comes from vender. Menu has Wagyu steaks listed but they are no longer offered. **Warning**
52-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Exterior hand wash sink near ice machines.
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/. Operator has moved mop sink, added exterior service station with no hand wash sink, and added ice machines **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Exterior sink near ice machines.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scope salad garnishes. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Unfinished wood ceiling in dish washing area.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping sandwich wrap without covering near serving station.
13-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food and trash built up under and around equipment at the bar.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Flooring behind soda fountain in server area has gap to exterior and exposed plywood under soda fountain. At dump sink floor is plywood with dripping water from sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice cream uncovered either dripping water in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bib box on floor behind bar.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near triple sink in kitchen has holes going into studs. Not covered by sheathing.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Due to cord between gasket and seal.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine in server area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and counter at server area.
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink in kitchen and at exterior sink near ice machines.
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink filled with trash and foliage, leaving it unusable. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plates on salad bar not stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Where tile meets concrete missing grout on tiles and concrete slopes making it difficult to sanitize at the triple sink.
36-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado in make table with labels on it. Raw vegetables over ready to eat in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Dump sink at cook line dripping on floor.
29-03-4
9
Jun 19, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 small live flying insects seen in kitchen none landed on touching food or food surfaces **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 Dead roaches seen under shelving next to walk in cooler and 8-10 dead roaches seen under air handler unit in kitchen and 1 dead roach seen under storage shelving unit. **Warning**
35A-03-4
82
Jun 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 small live flying insects seen in kitchen none landed on food. Kitchen Door was opened for extended period just prior to inspection for delivery.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi mahi and tuna not removed from rop packaging prior to thawing **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board- expo make table
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna poke , oysters, ahi tuna steak.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cookline and expo line and indoor bar. Paper towel restocked **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Next to cookline - cleaned by manager **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on make tables
14-09-4
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. Tuna in reach in cooler 2, mahi in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lid of ice machine next to warmer
22-20-5
39
Oct 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Beef over fish moved by managers **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; cooler 2- raw chicken 44 F - cold holding; hamburger patties 46 F - cold holding; manger removed food and rapid chilled. Recheck chicken 39 F - cold holding; hammer patties 42 F - cold holding; **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwashing sink at inside bar. Removed by manager **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at inside bar . Manager provided soap at handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Rack with flour in storage house. Food manager raised shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.gasket torn cooler 2
14-11-5
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. Mahi thawing but package was not cut. However mahi was still frozen at the time. Kitchen manager took all mahi and opened packages of fish.
06-09-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In cooler 3 **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pan sitting on shelf with chemicals, pan removed by manager **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
45
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue found on plastic containers in dry rack - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Tiki Bar thatched roof has 2-3 holes, operator states roof is being replaced 26 Aug Ceiling tiles in kitchen are warped and hanging down or pushed up and not lying flush. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
90
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
10
May 8, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream, spring mix butter are cold held at 55F in 2 door glass cooler Ice bath sliced tomatoes 42 to 49F lettuce 42F to 49F recommended to submerge the items deeper in the ice bath. Cook line cooler cooked lobster 45F ); calamari (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lobster 45F Spring mix Sour cream Butter
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Can opener soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Travis
53A-01-7
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/ manager showed up during inspection
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. For Michael
53B-09-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Upright 2 door glass cooler coils froze up ambient temperature 60F
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In server area
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near server station not completely air dried before being stacked.
24-08-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 185 has 305 seats
51-09-4
Basic - Gaskets torn on cooler 3 and 6. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.in the walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line
21-12-4
Basic - Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. In storage room behind band stand
14-06-4
25
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April 1st 2023, provided Tallahassee phone number. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: operator states waiting on returning call from Tallahassee **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed form to Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
74
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (46F - Cold Holding); raw seafood mix (52F - Cold Holding) Suggested rapid chill on items stocked in morning Retemped shredded cheese 37F, heavy cream 35F, raw scallops 36F, raw seafood mix 39F Wait station cooler, all items kept around the clock, operator discarded. butter (66F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); Watermelon soup (55F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (57F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (56F - Cold Holding); whipping cream (56F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April 1st 2023, provided Tallahassee phone number. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine with black like substance. Cutting boards stained.
22-02-4
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. Emailed form to Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on two coolers on cookline partially ripped off.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on cookline **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cookline
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Chill sticks stored on walk-in freezer floor. Operator sanitized and wrapped in cling wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
35
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook Line. butter (91F - Hot Holding). Operator will place on TPHC moving forward **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At end of cook line near fryers. egg wash (57F - Cold Holding). Container is not fully submerged in ice bath.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. +500ppm Operator diluted to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poke bowl on tiki bar menu. Operator began marking each menu **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Near office door. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near steamwell. Utensils in standing water at 78°F. Operator dumped **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On multiple surfaces
14-20-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
47
Sep 2, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dish person - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
12A-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector filled it out. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Several safe staff copies. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lee Ann W. ServSafe, - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
53B-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dish soap inside bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor, wall, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In closet - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Shack Riverfront last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Shack Riverfront on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Shack Riverfront?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Shack Riverfront.
How does The Shack Riverfront compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
The Shack Riverfront most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has The Shack Riverfront's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Shack Riverfront have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Shack Riverfront 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 Shack Riverfront inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Shack Riverfront is inspected around five times per year on average.
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