RIVIERA DUNES DOCKSIDE

Name: RIVIERA DUNES DOCKSIDE
Address: 102 RIVIERA DUNES WAY, PALMETTO, FL, 34221, US
Rating: 83.3

102 RIVIERA DUNES WAY, PALMETTO, FL 34221

License #5105044

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83.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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RIVIERA DUNES DOCKSIDE in PALMETTO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 35 total violations — 7 critical, 5 major, 23 minor.

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[36-30-4] Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall in wait station not smooth and easily cleanable.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon Dioxide tank not secured near back exit door of kitchen.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing broken pieces of tiles on cook line floor.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floors and fan guards.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed mop sink with cracked and missing tiles creating standing water in mop sink.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer tablets stored on shelf next to food handler gloves near cook line. Employee removed tablets from shelf.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table in back of kitchen soiled.

Warning Issued
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above cooked chicken egg rolls in reach in drawer under flat top. Employee removed egg rolls.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit to test dishwasher at bar.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table in back of kitchen soiled.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer tablets stored on shelf next to food handler gloves near cook line. Employee removed tablets from shelf.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chicken stock temperature at 58F in kitchen prep counter, employee stated it had been pulled from the walk in cooler 3 hours prior to inspection. Temperature reached 52F but not lower than 41F. Employee discarded chicken stock.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon Dioxide tank not secured near back exit door of kitchen.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Meatballs in red sauce temp at 124F. Employee stated it was placed in steam table 2 1/2 hours prior to inspection. Employee removed and reheated meatballs, internal temperature reading at 173F.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed mop sink with cracked and missing tiles creating standing water in mop sink.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager certification at time of inspection with more than 3 employees working at establishment.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floors and fan guards.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing broken pieces of tiles on cook line floor.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled container on top of ice machine in kitchen. Manager removed scoops and changed container.

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