Riviera Bar and Grill in Punta Gorda
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5500 Deltona Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950Riviera Bar and Grill in Punta Gorda has 24 inspections on record dating back to 2016, with 104 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 4.3 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, particularly proper hand and arm washing, which was cited in at least 4 inspections between January 2024 and September 2025. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in at least 3 inspections during the same period. Handwashing facilities violations were cited in multiple inspections in early 2024. The facility also recorded violations related to employee health policy, approved food sources, proper cooking temperatures, allergen awareness, and chemical storage. The most recent inspection on January 5, 2026 identified 12 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, shell stock requirements, approved food source, and parasite destruction, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Riviera Bar and Grill in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Riviera Bar and Grill in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 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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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Riviera Bar and Grill in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Riviera Bar and Grill in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- Riviera Bar and Grill in Punta Gorda 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 Riviera Bar and Grill in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited violations at Riviera Bar and Grill in Punta Gorda are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Riviera Bar and Grill in Punta Gorda had?
- Riviera Bar and Grill in Punta Gorda has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Riviera Bar and Grill in Punta Gorda find?
- Riviera Bar and Grill in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Riviera Bar and Grill in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
- No, Riviera Bar and Grill in Punta Gorda 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 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.
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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.
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