River City Grill
131 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · Permanent Food Service · License 1801628
What drove the grade
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.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 basic (1 repeat)-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 18, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen.
More time given
- First visitJul 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: 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.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Observed shellfish tags not date marked. Emailed the shellfish tag guidance.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all foodhandler training certificates expired.
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: 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.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.