Visit 01 — Complaint Full
Feb 11, 2026
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
License No. 7500243|Public Food Service Establishment|Wakulla County, FloridaInspected Feb 11, 2026
State of Florida Inspection Record
RIVERSIDE CAFE ON THE RIVER
69 RIVERSIDE DR, SAINT MARKS, FL 32355
RIVERSIDE CAFE ON THE RIVER keeps a clean kitchen by state inspection standards. Only minor issues noted in the past year. The trailing-year record shows 11 violations, including 0 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.
Solid
84.4
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against SAINT MARKS
Scores higher than 0% of the 3 inspected restaurants in SAINT MARKS on the trailing-year record.
Against Wakulla County
0 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — below the Wakulla County average of 1.3.
This kitchen0
County average1.3
Below county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.
The Inspection Record
9 inspectionsFull available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.
Visit 02 — Complaint Full
Oct 29, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority
High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.
Basic
Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Earlier history — outside the scoring window
Visit 03 — Routine - Food
Oct 1, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Intermediate
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.
Basic
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.
Basic
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 04 — Complaint Full
May 14, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority×2
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Intermediate×2
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.
Basic
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.
Basic
Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 05 — Complaint Partial
Mar 4, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionFood held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 06 — Complaint Full
Sep 11, 2024
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionMissing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Intermediate
Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.
Basic
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 07 — Complaint Full
Aug 22, 2024
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionFood held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Intermediate
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic×2
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Fire suppression or extinguishing equipment issue (referred to the fire authority).
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 08 — Routine - Food
Jun 12, 2024
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate×2
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic×2
Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.
Basic
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 09 — Routine - Food
Jan 18, 2024
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionCleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
What the violations mean
Violation categories, explained
Every violation on this record falls into one of the state's standardized categories. Here is what each category covers and why inspectors check for it — in plain English, with the trailing-year count for this kitchen.
Raw meat, poultry, and seafood must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, and all food must be protected during prep, storage, and display. Inspectors treat separation seriously because raw-food drips and splashes carry pathogens onto food that will not be cooked again.
On this record, the category appears in 1 of the 2 trailing-year inspections. The written details for each entry are in the state inspection documents linked above.
† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
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Dirty Dish List is built from public inspection data published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The inspection dates, dispositions, and violations on this report card mirror what the state has on file for License No. 7500243 — you can read the original documents yourself and compare.
Official State of Florida inspection records Opens myfloridalicense.com — the state's public inspection search
Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site