Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor
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55716 Front St, Astor, FL 32102Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor has accumulated 102 violations across 21 inspections between December 2022 and October 2025, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection — slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on management awareness, employee health policy, handwashing procedures, and food contact surface sanitation. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, indicating a systemic issue with sick worker protocols. The most recent inspection on October 24, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 3 food contact surface violations were cited on October 15, when a Warning Issued disposition was issued following 18 violations including management awareness, consumer advisory failures, and employee health reporting deficiencies. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018043808 | $400.00 | Jun 7, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor last inspected?
- Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor?
- The most frequently cited violations at Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor had?
- Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor find?
- Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor ever been shut down?
- No, Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor been fined?
- Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill in Astor has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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