RIVIERA BAR AND GRILL

High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not date marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple ice bags on the floor at exterior Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date on oyster tag. Operator marked the last date served. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline. Employee placed beard guard over their beard. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven handle at cookline. Operator removed the tongs to the shelf above stove. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat beef brisket at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the beef brisket to prep. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can operator blade at prep table. Operator sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on non-porous surface at the exterior side of establishment.

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws at bar counter. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk not date marked at interior bar. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed green scotch pad and metal item inside the basin of prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of dish machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted at Walk in Cooler.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching hands and then engaged in touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chowder 96F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator reheated on the stove to a minimum of 165F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked without any airflow at dish shelf. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at the entrance to Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish above avocados at Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the raw fish to the bottom of the cold holding unit. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at cookline handwash sink. Educated the operator.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at bar ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup underneath behind the nozzles at soda fountain machine.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed exposed concrete by Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall at prep area. Operator informed that in the process of the wall being repaired.

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm on test strip. Primed the sanitizer to correct to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching glasses and apron at kitchen. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed multiple beverages in ice at interior bar. Operator removed the beverages and discarded the ice.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage cans and cardboard boxes blocking at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the items to allow clear access to the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed seafood thawing at prep sink in standing water. Operator turned on cold running water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb next to Deep Fryers. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed safestaff foodhandler training certificates with an incorrect expiration date of 5-years instead of 3 years. Educated the operator.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari over cooked tuna at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen next to Deep Fryers. Operator placed vacuum breaker on the hose Bibb. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed at Reach in Cooler Handel next to Salad Station.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle at cookline. Operator removed the tongs to clean and sanitize. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari and fish in standing water at prep area containers on floor. Operator placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cheese at Make Table. Operator remote to a different safe location. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed creamer at Make Table. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Elliot Dull.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and purse at prep area table shelf. Operator removed the personal items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at prep area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat tortilla. Operator switched the food items.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb at cookline.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Michael Brett; Michael Finkle, 03/07/2018. Manager in Charge, Elliott Dull.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed at cookline handwash sink.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in Charge, Elliot Dull. Operator able to provide a current food manager certificate by the end of inspection. Debra L. Durrance, 01/06/2020. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at Make Table.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container at prep area.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Deeply dented number 10 can of Dole Pineapple tidbits on storage shelf.

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with bare hands and then without hand washing, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Educated operator and observed proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork shank (63 F - Cold Holding) in ice bath on prep table. Per operator food had been placed out an hour prior. Operator moved to walk in freezer to rapidly chill Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bread on the floor of the walk in freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw seafood over ready to eat cut leafy greens. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in pan of ice: pork (69F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in flour. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed in the folder. Operator posted he sign in a conspicuous location. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Educated the operator.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at the soda fountain station. Educated the operator.