Riverside Lounge & Restaurant, 14000 S Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RIVERSIDE LOUNGE & RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14000 S Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
License #: 6805153
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hole in wall. In storage closet small room before bar area. **Warning**
07/09/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Hole in wall. In storage closet small room before bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar sink. **Corrected On-Site**
5/8/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Around hood chimney.
  • Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Floor tile missing. Hole in kitchen floor about 3 inches.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable and cleanable in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Across from walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area. And bathrooms.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. In walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. On maketable.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees by food prep area. If moving equipment over to kitchen then you will not need it. If you are leaving it on far wall you will need to go thru plan review to make sure it's put in right spot.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. **Warning**
1/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed interior of kitchen white/westinghouse microwave excessively soiled with food debris .
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. observed front line self service buffet bar plastic spoons and knifes not covered and exposed to patron contamination .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. observed both hot and cold water shut off/unavailable during inspection at kitchen unisex employee restroom handwashing sink .
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination. observed front line breakfast buffet breads served in original plastic sleeve and exposed to repeated patron contamination .
  • observed 1 Light missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers inside walkin cooler .
  • Critical - observed Cold water not provided/shut off at kitchen unisex restroom employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - observed Hot water not provided/shut off at kitchen employee unisex restroom employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - observed No conspicuously located thermometer in kitchen lowboy mini black magic chef reachin cooler holding unit.
  • Critical - observed incomplete proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. no callback required .
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. observed employees kitchen restoom hot and cold water not available during inspection.
  • Critical - observed Establishment operating without a current fl dbpr 2012 Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - observed Hot and cold water not provided/shut off at kitchenlocated employees restroom hand wash sink.
  • Critical - observed License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • observed No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - observed fl dbpr 2012 Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Critical - observed only kitchen Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
1/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in frontline bar mini glass door cold holding unit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - observed Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - observed kitchen Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed./observed no dbprhr 2011 licensure available during inspection .
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - observed No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees./mens employee /patron restroom
4/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in mini black magic chef cold holding unit.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in soiled drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls./ob kitchen utensils storage in soiled white plastic bucket on kitchen preparation table
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in patron /employee women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at mens restroom handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. single kitchen cookline hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
11/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location./observed ice machine scoop on soiled shelf - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled./observed magic chef microwave interior ceiling soiled
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb./behind ice machine
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb./exterior utility bibb-rear door location - Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.-observed opened milk container date marked May 23/10.- Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
6/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb./exterior bibb
3/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./mini magic chef ric
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./second mini magic chef
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./frontline bar mini bev air
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles./frontline bar
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./locked storage room
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb./exterior bibb
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only./employee restroom hallway light fixtures wiring exposed
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./storage room
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.bev air/coke mini reachin cooler/bar
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair.employee restroom hallway
  • Critical. Violation: 47-08-2 Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.employee hallway lighting /wiring exposed -damaged wall
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. x 2/previous employee restroom/storage currently
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.bev air/coke mini reachin cooler/bar
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.magic chef mini refrigeration
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.bar stirs unwrapped
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.rear storage room/paper platters - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. observed 1 dead roach mopsink area floor , 2 dead roaches on employee restroom floor , 1 dead roach kitchen floor, 1 dead roach on bar floor . Removed during inspection on request . No live roach activities observed during inspection .
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. observed single black widow spider on kitchen preparation table / Corrected On Site./destroyed .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.bar seating area
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.bar seating area
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.employee restroom hallway
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.employee hallway lighting /wiring exposed -damaged wall
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. x 2/previous employee restroom/storage currently
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
8/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/27/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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