Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin
Last inspected:
2034 Pier Dr, Ruskin, FL 33570Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin has undergone 25 inspections since 2022, recording 218 total violations—an average of 8.7 violations per inspection, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been documented across multiple inspection cycles, including recurring citations for employee health reporting (2022, 2024), shell stock requirements (2023, 2024, 2025), food contact surface sanitation (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025), consumer advisory failures (2023, 2024, 2025), and toxic substance control (2023, 2024). A disciplinary action resulted in $160 in fines. The most recent inspection on December 30, 2025 was completed with no violations cited and was marked Call Back - Complied, indicating correction of prior findings from the December 16 inspection, which had issued a Warning and identified two high-priority violations related to shell stock requirements and consumer advisories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022004070 | $160.00 | Dec 8, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 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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— 5 inspections30 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin last inspected?
- Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin had?
- Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin find?
- Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin ever been shut down?
- No, Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin been fined?
- Riverside Bar and Grill in Ruskin has been fined a total of $160.00 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.
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