Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton
Last inspected:
5717 E 18th St, Ellenton, FL 34222Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton has logged 24 inspections with 189 total violations between 2016 and March 2026, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection — significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurrent, including employee health reporting, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing facilities, and chemical storage across multiple inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on April 23, 2021, when flammables were observed stored near a source of ignition. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 identified 30 violations (including 3 high-priority findings for employee health reporting, proper cooking temperatures, and time as control) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 49-05-4 · Warning Issued
Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton last inspected?
- Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton had?
- Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton find?
- Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton ever been shut down?
- No, Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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