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Failing Health Score
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RIVIERA BAR AND GRILL in PUNTA GORDA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 59.6 out of 100 โ an F grade โ a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 49 total violations โ 13 critical, 14 major, 22 minor.
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The latest inspection on May 4, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed multiple ice bags on the floor at exterior Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
- [10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on soiled surface at exterior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice scoop and placed in the interior of ice machine with handle of ice scoop on the exterior of ice.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple flour containers not labeled at prep area on top of Reach in Freezer. Operator labeled the food items.
- [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker on the cold side faucet at side exterior of establishment.
- [01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not date marked with last date served.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on the can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
- [02A-01-5] 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. Observed no consumer advisory for raw oysters. Emailed the form which was posted during inspection.
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