PORT CHARLOTTE, Charlotte County

RIVERWOOD GOLF CLUB

4100 RIVERWOOD DR, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33953

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Apr 28, 2026
City
PORT CHARLOTTE
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

06-09-1

Detail 24542014

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed partially frozen raw snapper not removed from the reduced oxygen packaging. The operator removed the raw fish from the packaging. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 24542013

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee bottled water stored in the sandwich station reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the bottled water. Corrected On-Site

03G-53-1

Detail 24542012

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw chicken packaged using the reduced oxygen method. The operator stated the chicken was packaged within 48 hours. The operator removed the chicken from the packaging. Corrected On-Site

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

14-02-4

Detail 23991866

High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed 8 copper mule cups in bar with copper lining inside cups. Observed bartender bartender removing cups in bar. Corrected On-Site

01B-01-4

Detail 23991874

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed the following cans dented on storage shelf. Cream Of Chicken Soup - Campbell's 50 oz x3 Sweetened Condensed Milk Casa Solano 14 oz x2 Classic Garbanzo Beans - Sysco #10 x1. Observed Chef segregate cans for return for credit. Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 23991870

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed food debris on backside of handles on reach in cooler, on make line. Observed Chef cleaning handles. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23991872

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in cooler by espresso maker, in bar with torn gaskets.

08B-38-4

Detail 23991868

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries on floor of walk in freezer. Observed Chef removing fry cases to shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-13-5

Detail 23991873

Basic - Iced tea dispenser/ soda guns not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in bar, soda guns with black mold like substance on nozzles. Observed bartender cleaning soda guns. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23991871

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave in server ally/ pick up window with food splatter inside. Observed Chef cleaning microwave. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23991869

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo containers in bar, not inverted upside down. Observed bartender inverting properly. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23991867

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed strudel topping stored in cambro without identifying label. Observed Chef labeling strudel. Corrected On-Site

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

22-02-4

Detail 23733654

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the following: 1: Can opener put away clean with food debris on blade. Observed sous chef cleaning blade. 2: Slicer with food debris on blade. Observed sous chef cleaning slicer. 3: Cutting boards with food stains and possible black mold. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02D-02-4

Detail 23733648

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed a cambro with nuts inside, not labeled. Observed sous chef labeling. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23733651

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine shield with possible black mold on shield. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23733650

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on make tables with cut marks throughout. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 23733653

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no beard guard. Observed cook putting on guard. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23733644

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without hair restraint. Observed cook putting on hat. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-10-4

Detail 23733645

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed microwave with coating on inside peeling off. Observed sous chef removing microwave out of kitchen, to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23733643

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in coolers in kitchen,gaskets soiled. Observed cook cleaning gaskets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23733652

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambros, put away clean. Observed dish employee cleaning off the labels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 23733647

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware in holder stored with handles down. Observed dish employee correct,re wash, rinse, and sanitize. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23733649

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a cambro with coffee filters inside, with out a lid. Observed server placing a lid on cambro. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23733646

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a 1/4 cambro on dry storage shelf with nuts inside not covered. Observed sous chef covering container. Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

08B-28-4

Detail 23430500

High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Observed at make station across from double oven, cutting board attached to make station to where it can't be removed to clean properly with food debris under cutting board. Cutting board grooves and stained as well

22-02-4

Detail 23430509

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on blade. Observed operator put in dish area. Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 23430507

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on back sides of handles on reach in coolers in kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 23430505

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves throughout boards.

08B-49-4

Detail 23430502

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in cooler not segregated from restaurants food.

14-13-4

Detail 23430508

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth or non removable and easily cleanable. Observed at make station across from double oven, cutting board attached to male station to where it can't be removed to clean properly and food debris under cutting board.

10-20-4

Detail 23430501

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on bread warmer handle. Observed operator remove and put into dish area. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23430504

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on them.

16-46-4

Detail 23430503

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers put away clean. Observed operator remove and put into dish area to be removed and washed. Corrective Action Taken

24-18-4

Detail 23430499

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed containers of food prep utensils stored handles down. Observed operator correctly putting utensils handles up. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23430506

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters sitting on shelf, not in a protective container with lid. Observed operator place coffee filters into a container with lid. Corrected On-Site

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22705217

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with food debris on it.

14-11-5

Detail 22705215

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach ins worn

24-18-4

Detail 22705216

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored with food contact up instead of handles up.

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-09-4

Detail 22383437

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee taking can opener to dish and returning to another station with out changing gloves. Coached employee and gloves were changed before continuing with prep duties. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22383439

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with debris. Observed Chef putting into dish station and running through dish machine Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22383438

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs hanging on oven door. Observed Chef removing tongs and storing them properly Office Work the oven door Corrected On-Site

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-01-5

Detail 22031416

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a white powder substance, dried split peas, and oriental noodles on dry storage shelf not labeled in their storage containers.

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

12A-28-4

Detail 21711861

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 cutting fruit, put gloves on with out washing hands, then wiped hands on apron

08A-02-6

Detail 21711853

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a cooler/freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp over cooked sliced turkey in reach in cooler at cook line. Observed employee at make table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21711850

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling a container of water. Educated the employee.

16-37-1

Detail 21711856

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

53B-14-5

Detail 21711854

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. Repeat Violation

53B-09-4

Detail 21711857

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

22-20-5

Detail 21711851

Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine outside with black mold like substance Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 21711860

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at Make Table. Repeat Violation

12B-01-4

Detail 21711859

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee at prep area. Educated the employee.

40-06-5

Detail 21711852

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at shelf above steam table.

36-01-4

Detail 21711858

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors covered on drywall dust from construction in dining room.

08B-38-4

Detail 21711855

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on walk in freezer floor Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21711862

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

Mar 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 20960034

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator placed one on the connector. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20960030

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with residue build up. Observed at prep cutting boards next to Make Table.

53B-02-5

Detail 20960031

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.

06-09-1

Detail 20960032

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at Make Table across Flat Grill. Operator removed the fish from vacuum packaging. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20960033

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple turkeys at prep sink in standing water. Operator started running cold water over the food item. Corrected On-Site

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

53B-14-5

Detail 20529025

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.

22-20-5

Detail 20529017

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-07-4

Detail 20529022

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on shelf at prep table. Operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20529023

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at Walk in Freezer under shelves.

08B-38-4

Detail 20529020

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of fries at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20529019

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed Warmer Holding Unit handle. Operator removed the handle to a safe location. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20529024

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cookline.

22-16-4

Detail 20529018

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

02D-01-5

Detail 20529021

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at sugar container. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site