RIVER CITY GRILL

Name: RIVER CITY GRILL
Address: 131 W MARION AVE, PUNTA GORDA, FL, 33950, US
Rating: 87

131 W MARION AVE, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950

License #1801628

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87 Grade B / 100

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Latest inspection

July 15, 2026 · 7 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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RIVER CITY GRILL in PUNTA GORDA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 1 critical, 4 major, 2 minor.

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The latest inspection on July 15, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 4 major, and 2 minor.

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RIVER CITY GRILL looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cookline handwash sink blocked with the garbage can. Operator removed the garbage can to allow clear access to the handwash sink.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen including Walk in Cooler.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured at storage area next to ice machine and at end of the bar next to soda boxes. Operator secured the tanks with chains.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all foodhandler training certificates expired.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shellfish tags not date marked. Emailed the shellfish tag guidance.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time on egg wash at cookline. Operator time marked the food item.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep area table. Operator cleaned the blade.