Verandah Club Riverhouse
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Verandah Club Riverhouse has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, showing up seven times.
Verandah Club Riverhouse scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Myers restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
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 frozen pompano filets on thaw rack vacuum sealed. Operator removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of beef birriria store on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by soda syrup rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles above cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
90
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); Raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) inn4 drawer reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stated items are pulled to Lin from walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 37F. Operator will ice down items and put in walk in cooler. Calling for service of unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris on blade. Operator took to dishwasher. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by soda syrup rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles above cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet on cook line while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
64
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in server side station by keg walk in cooler. Operator refilled towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank unsecured outside keg walk in cooler. Operator secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tile in prep kitchen and on cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed scoop in bulk panko breading with broken handle.
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fries stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler on cook's line.
29-49-6
70
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves between tasks and not was hands. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged and stained tiles over cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook's line deep grooves and staining.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected by ice tea urns. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 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. Operator printed several copies during inspection and had entire staff sign and complete form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks unsecured by soda syrup rack outside beer walk-in cooler p.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles over cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
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. Observed red snapper in labeled reduced oxygen package in walk-in cooler not removed from packaging while thawing. Operator cut open bags during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while breading chicken skewers.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cambro lids wet nesting on shelf at end of dishwasher table.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink in bar area side room off of tiki bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm on cook's line. Operator just hooked up new sanitizer bottle to dispenser and primed it. Refilled buckets now read 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
64
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee place raw grouper on flat top then put on gloves to prepare a ready to eat hot dog buns without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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. Provided operator with advisory and he printed and posted for temporary events. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean chill stick stored on top of frozen food cases in walk-in freezer not separated to keep clean.
24-07-4
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 yellowfin tuna thawing in package in reach in cooler drawer on cook's line. Operator opened packages during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on hoods above fryers on cook's line.
23-03-4
58
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw pork chops in walk-in cooler on rolling rack. Operator placed pork over beef and chicken during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Scratch made Caesar and Bleu cheese dressing date marked 4/21/2023 in walk-in cooler . Operator discarded items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Scratch made Caesar and Bleu cheese dressing date marked 4/21/2023 in walk-in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded items during inspection. **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed burgers not identified on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed outside bar Blossoms under remodel and Operator stated they are adding a kitchen. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee was hands in three compartment sink by dishwasher. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on ceiling vent by rear exit door leading to dumpster area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks outside Beer walk-in cooler not secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed chill stick sitting on floor of walk-in freezer. **Warning**
24-26-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cut and peeled onions stored in lexan on floor of walk-in cooler outside. Operator moved onions to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease and debris behind equipment on cook's line. **Warning**
23-03-4
32
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef open and next to sliced ready to eat sliced cheddar in low boy drawer on cooks line. Operator separated items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank by soda syrup rack across from employee bathroom not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers on wire rack next to three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam containers on shelf above reach in cooler at salad station not inverted. Operator inverted items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not in sanitizer behind bar. Operator put into sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Verandah Club Riverhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Verandah Club Riverhouse on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Verandah Club Riverhouse?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Verandah Club Riverhouse.
How does Verandah Club Riverhouse compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Verandah Club Riverhouse most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Verandah Club Riverhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Verandah Club Riverhouse have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Verandah Club Riverhouse 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 Verandah Club Riverhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Verandah Club Riverhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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