LIVE OAK, Suwannee County

RIVER LANDING BISTRO

11057 DOWLING PARK DR, LIVE OAK, FL 32060

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
3 Intermediate
Apr 22, 2026
City
LIVE OAK
County
Suwannee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 24530504

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. Milk with no date mark in front reach-in cooler and unknown open date. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24530502

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold-like substances on ice machine deflector plate. Reach-in cooler cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances on ice. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 24530503

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back handwash sink. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24530505

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

02C-01-5

Detail 24069603

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Onion soup dated 9-17. Manager voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24069606

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substances. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 24069608

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back hand wash sink. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24069604

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24069602

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Manager removed for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24069605

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.

14-12-4

Detail 24069607

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula handle on grill melted. Manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23511900

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation.

14-10-4

Detail 23511899

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-12-4

Detail 23511898

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked handle on spatula.

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23092145

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. Underside of prep shelf soiled with old food debris.

14-10-4

Detail 23092144

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23092143

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-09-4

Detail 22754473

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up magnet and paper from floor and continued food preparation. Manager directed employee to stop, wash hands, and change gloves.

02C-03-5

Detail 22754471

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. Cream opened three days prior with no date mark. Manager marked. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22754470

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin diverter plate soiled with mold like substance. Manager removed. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Manager removed. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22754469

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22754475

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22754474

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of lettuce on floor of walk-in cooler and oil on floor in hallway. Manager moved both to shelving. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22754472

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances. Cappuccino backsplash soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

02C-03-5

Detail 22488584

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. Milk opened four days prior per manager not dated. Manager dated. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22488578

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with grease and food accumulation. Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 22488577

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. One employee with no Food Handler Certificate.

24-05-4

Detail 22488582

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted or protected.

12B-07-4

Detail 22488581

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on food shelves over prep tables. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22488583

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and glasses on food shelf over prep/cooking area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22488580

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22488579

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cappuccino backsplash soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

May 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 22017446

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 22017452

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler: tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); roast beef (57F - Cold Holding). Items in cooler that was opened during lunch service. Ambient cooler temperature below was 37F. Manager initiated ice bath trays for storage of foods in the upper half of case. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22017442

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Air-frier interiors soiled with grease and food debris. Cappuccino machine nozzles soiled with food debris. Salad reach-in cooler cutting board stained. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22017448

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22017445

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on doors of salad reach-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 22017444

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of shrimp and chicken on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager moved to shelving. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22017451

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer.

14-73-4

Detail 22017449

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Both containers missing from hood system.

23-03-4

Detail 22017443

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knife rack soiled with grease and food accumulation. Rim of chest freezer soiled with food debris. Hood vents and piping soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler gaskets of salad cooler soiled with food debris and mold-like substance.

16-46-4

Detail 22017447

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on stored large bowl in center of kitchen, lower shelf.

25-06-4

Detail 22017450

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service trays containing wax paper not inverted or protected. Manager flipped. Corrected On-Site

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 9Total: 18

12A-07-5

Detail 21830364

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked up fallen receipt from floor and proceeded to prepare food. Inspector stopped employee who then began to change gloves without first washing her hands. Inspector had her wash hands and then don clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 21830351

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up fallen receipt from the floor and proceeded to prepare food. Inspector stopped employee, had her wash hands, and change gloves. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21830353

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice next to grill 122F, placed there 30 minutes prior. Manager turned up the heat. Retested at 147F. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21830359

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. Opened gallon of milk in front counter refrigerator with no date mark. Date opened unknown. Employee voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21830352

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in cooler cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Can opener blade soiled with old food accumulation.

31A-09-4

Detail 21830361

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking hand wash sink next to dish washer. Manager moved out of the way. Corrected On-Site

16-32-5

Detail 21830350

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No test kit for quat three compartment sink. Inspector supplied test strips and manger placed order for kit. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21830365

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No documentation on site. Emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Manager printed and had each on-duty employee sign and date. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21830356

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach-in cooler cooked two days prior and not date marked. Manger added correct date to container. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21830357

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two carbon dioxide tanks in hallway not secured.

36-34-5

Detail 21830355

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with dust, rust, and grease accumulation.

12B-07-4

Detail 21830367

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on upper shelf next to grill over prep table. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21830360

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor of walk-in cooler. Container of cooking oil in dry storage area on floor. Manger moved all to proper shelves. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21830362

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grill vent hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Upper plate around nozzles of cappuccino machine soiled with old food debris or mold-like substance.

12B-13-4

Detail 21830358

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee beverage in front counter refrigerator mixed with food to be served to customers. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21830354

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single-service sauce cups and toothpicks stored on floor under front counter. Manager moved to proper shelving.

42-01-4

Detail 21830366

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use in bucket next to mop sink.

21-12-4

Detail 21830363

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth left on cutting board of reach-in cooler. Manager removed and placed in sani bucket. Corrected On-Site

May 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-22-4

Detail 21103825

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of reach in freezer.