River Club in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

1 Independent Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Overview

River Club in Jacksonville operates as a 404-seat food service establishment and has recorded 19 routine food inspections with 181 total violations between December 2022 and November 2025, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection — significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures.

High-priority violations have appeared consistently across inspections, with employee health policy violations cited in four separate inspections (November 2025, November 2024, December 2023, and April 2024) and chemical storage violations in six inspections (November 2025, April 2025, November 2024, and December 2023). Toxic substance control violations were documented in four inspections (November 2025, April 2025, November 2024, and December 2023). Consumer advisory violations appeared in five inspections across the record. Shell stock requirements violations were cited in three inspections (November 2025, April 2024, and June 2023). Proper cooking temperature violations were documented in two inspections (November 2024 and December 2023). Food contact surface violations appeared in multiple inspections (April 2025, December 2023, April 2024, and June 2023).

Administrative complaints were recommended following inspections on April 2025, November 2024, and April 2024. One callback inspection on May 1, 2024 found zero violations after prior violations were corrected. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were cited repeatedly in the bakery and pastry areas (April 2025, November 2024, and April 2024). The most recent inspection on November 3, 2025 resulted in 39 violations and a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
196Violations
0Closures
4Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

River Club in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 9.8 violations / inspection 9.8 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

River Club in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Pastry area **Repeat Violation**
— 3 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Pastry kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At bakery area

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Cooking with oil in one one burner and it's not under hood

River Club in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— 3 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

River Club in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was River Club in Jacksonville last inspected?
River Club in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at River Club in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at River Club in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has River Club in Jacksonville had?
River Club in Jacksonville has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of River Club in Jacksonville find?
River Club in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has River Club in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, River Club in Jacksonville 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
Has River Club in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, River Club in Jacksonville has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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