Riverside Bar and Grill

2034 Pier Dr, Ruskin, FL 33570

Passed · Apr 29, 2026 Directions
83
Good BiteKarma score 83 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 5 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Apr 29, 2026: passed with 6 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking, cited 3 times, plus 7 other repeat issues.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Apr 29

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations
    • Minor Time/temperature control foods properly thawed
    • Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
    • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
    • Minor Food protection, cross-contamination
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Dec 30

    Callback Reinspection

    No violations

  5. Passed Dec 16

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Minor Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food; alternative operating procedure
    • Minor Employee personal belongings
    • Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  6. Passed May 1

    Routine Inspection

    9 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected
    • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
    • Minor Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • Minor Food management certification valid / employee training verification
    • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign

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