River Club at Waterlefe in Bradenton
Last inspected:
995 Fish Hook Cove, Bradenton, FL 34212River Club at Waterlefe in Bradenton has been inspected 17 times since November 2022, accumulating 81 violations—an average of 4.8 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have emerged in recent months: the October 31, 2025 inspection identified 5 high-priority violations including improper hand washing, shell stock handling deficiencies, employee health policy violations, and management awareness failures, prompting a warning. Hand washing violations were cited in 3 consecutive inspections between October and November 2025. The most recent inspection on November 10, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after the facility addressed 3 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
River Club at Waterlefe in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
River Club at Waterlefe in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
River Club at Waterlefe in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was River Club at Waterlefe in Bradenton last inspected?
- River Club at Waterlefe in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at River Club at Waterlefe in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at River Club at Waterlefe in Bradenton are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has River Club at Waterlefe in Bradenton had?
- River Club at Waterlefe in Bradenton has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of River Club at Waterlefe in Bradenton find?
- River Club at Waterlefe in Bradenton was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has River Club at Waterlefe in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, River Club at Waterlefe in Bradenton 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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