River Island Grilling Company
Last inspected: May 13, 2025
64
Score
River Island Grilling Company has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 13, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Kissimmee facility scores 78, putting River Island Grilling Company on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of mandarines heavily dented. Operator discarded.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. New York Strip, Boneless Ribeye,Signature Burgers not clearly marked to show they are served uncooked. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance without label. Per operator the item is peroxide. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
64
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled. Operator mentioned its in the process of being replaced.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani bucket stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
82
Mar 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside of main kitchen and BBQ shack.
29-34-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Rack with cans.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in ware wash area slight dust build up.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line make table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line temperature 100. Operator poured water out. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
67
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server area ; milk (57F - Cold Holding); oasis ice cream mix (50F - Cold Holding) less then 4 hours - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (126F - Hot Holding) **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Batteries dead at hand sink in server area - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All through kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans in storage **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal hotel pans in storage old blues stickers - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At inside bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In bar area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back ice machine **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
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Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server touched phone then touched clean glasses - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
12A-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen ; butter (109F - Hot Holding); garlic in oil (108F - Hot Holding) less then 4 hours - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Right hand sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
53A-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener back prep area Soda gun at bar area - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Right side hand sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine back area - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar area Inside and outside - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above in dishwasher area - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowls near dishwasher area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cooler 2 - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Behind fryer station - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor back area - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on pizza door oven Tongs on oven door **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Pizza station - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Hand sink on cook line tape - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli over liquid egg Unwashed broccoli over raw peppers - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar area - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
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Aug 31, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine 154f-159f. Advised chef to set up 3 compartment sink for sanitation.
22-57-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in hallway next to hot holding cabinet. Observed one live roach in hallway by fry station. Next day call back per Liselotte **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack on prep table. Manager coached and employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans by dish machine
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was River Island Grilling Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at River Island Grilling Company on file is from May 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at River Island Grilling Company?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at River Island Grilling Company.
How does River Island Grilling Company compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
River Island Grilling Company most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has River Island Grilling Company's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at River Island Grilling Company have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at River Island Grilling Company means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is River Island Grilling Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, River Island Grilling Company is inspected around three times per year on average.
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