Riverhouse Reef and Grill - Second Floor
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Riverhouse Reef and Grill - Second Floor has 10 inspections in the public record. Riverhouse Reef and Grill - Second Floor was last inspected on Apr 14, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Palmetto average 83, so Riverhouse Reef and Grill - Second Floor trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner stored next to cooking oils on bottom of prep table. Manager removed oven cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed open box of cod stored above cabbage in 2nd floor walk in cooler. Manager removed cod. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe ice buildup in reach in deep freezer in first floor kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright with food contact surface up in 2nd floor kitchen in server station.
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of bar reach in cooler. Manager vacuumed water. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
58
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on mop sink 1st floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in main kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance.Person in charge cleaned can opener.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Alfredo sauce not dated in the upstairs reach in cooler.Person in charge stated it was prepared on 9/6/25 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee engaging in food production wristbands. Removed and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer 1st floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaging not removed after thawing. Person in charge removed ROP . **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
61
Jun 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at downstairs mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed case of raw eggs stored over ready to eat sausage. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with black buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees with bracelets on wrists. Employees removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar bins not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed case of butter upstairs on room temperature storage rack at 68F . Employee relocated to walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed blue crab dip marked 11/2/24. Employee voluntarily discarded.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information.Observed sous vide free range chicken vacuum sealed more than 48 hours in walk in cooler. Chef opened seals. Sent information on special processing. **Warning**
03G-09-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Observed 2 buckets on cook line floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in upstairs employee bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food in op reach in cooler on cook line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed all second floor, onions on floor in walk in cooler, shrimp on floor in walk in cooler, oil on floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed cups stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
43
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed sheet pan of raw oysters over cooked rice. Manager moved oysters. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date used.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed raw oysters in walk-in cooler with no tag. Chef put tag back in box.
01C-10-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach in cooler door handle next to food line.
14-71-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored uncovered on bottom shelf of table in servers area.
25-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee with wrist bracelets on. Employee removed bracelets. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting boards in upstairs kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above food prep line. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
52
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Apr 10, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no last date used marked on tags. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not in chronological order.
01C-05-4
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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rear of slicer blade and housing soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed full sheet pans stacked wet in dish room.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 food prep employees no wearing beard guards.
13-04-4
61
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the beef below fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the eggs below the cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior all cooking equipment on the 2nd floor cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the 2nd floor walk-in cooler soiled.
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riverhouse Reef and Grill - Second Floor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riverhouse Reef and Grill - Second Floor on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riverhouse Reef and Grill - Second Floor?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Riverhouse Reef and Grill - Second Floor.
How does Riverhouse Reef and Grill - Second Floor compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?
Riverhouse Reef and Grill - Second Floor most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.
Has Riverhouse Reef and Grill - Second Floor's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riverhouse Reef and Grill - Second Floor have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Riverhouse Reef and Grill - Second Floor 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 Riverhouse Reef and Grill - Second Floor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riverhouse Reef and Grill - Second Floor is inspected around three times per year on average.
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