AVON PARK, Highlands County

RIVER GREENS GOLF COURSE REST

47 LAKE DAMON DR, AVON PARK, FL 338258902

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 6, 2026
City
AVON PARK
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24422150

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw premade meatloaf over american sliced cheese, operator moved meatloaf to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24422151

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink is blocked by a bakers rack with potatoes on it, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 24422152

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with a watch on preparing food, cook took the watch off. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 24422149

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in handle of ice in the ice machine, operator moved it. Corrected On-Site

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24124717

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a pan of raw jumbo hot dogs over an open case of flour tortillas in the walk in cooler, operator moved to a different shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 24124716

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner with a bottle of oil and a bottle of butter on a shelf, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24124715

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bakers rack blocking the hand wash sink in the kitchen, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24124713

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink like substance on the corner of the silver guard in the ice machine, operator cleaned and sanitized by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 24124714

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining area with the fryer on it.

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23631184

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw ground beef was on top of lemonade mix, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23631186

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. Printed a copy for owner, they taped on wall. Corrective Action Taken

10-08-5

Detail 23631185

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in the ice in the ice machine at front bar area, owner removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23631187

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets around walk in cooler are dirty.

25-27-4

Detail 23631188

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws and coffee stirrers not wrapped out on the bar for the customers to take, owner removed. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23631189

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler, with some rust and paint chipping off of them.

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

08B-02-4

Detail 23447439

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters exposed for the bag, operator put back in bag. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23447442

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed one case of raw bacon over one case of flour tortillas, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23447443

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 21 rodent droppings, in a small closet by entrance doors in the kitchen. Observed 8 rodent droppings in grey container on dish shelve next to dish machine. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23447440

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 1 gallon of awesome degreaser next to two bottles of margarita mix on a shelve in the storage area, operator removed to different location. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23447441

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2-5 gallons of pickles on the floor in walk in cooler, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-30-4

Detail 23447438

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed a hole in the wall 2x2 inches towards the bottom by the entrance doors in the kitchen. Warning

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 22647421

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-02-4

Detail 22647423

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating and drinking in open container behind bar. Employee had food on prep table at back kitchen and had started eating the food then walked through to the bar to fix herself a drink in her personal cup all while chewing food. Employee was redirected to dining area with food. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22647424

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bartender scooping ice and serving food with jeweled rings and wrist watch.

08B-54-4

Detail 22647422

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered ice bin at front bar counter. Soda gun and bar sponge where drinks are poured and mixed positioned over open bin.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03C-75-5

Detail 22432257

High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed haddock deep fried to 129. Not fully cooked operator recooked to 198F. Corrective Action Taken

16-10-4

Detail 22432258

Basic - Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. DM emitting more soap than can be rinsed off during rinsing process.

13-07-4

Detail 22432256

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees working with open food on cookline with wrist watch. Front counter person working with open food plating food dipping ice with large stone setting rings.

13-02-4

Detail 22432259

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed sandwich cook with wispy bangs to chin not restrained.

13-03-4

Detail 22432254

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager working with open food on cookline with no hair restraint.

21-07-4

Detail 22432255

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) strip turned black. Manager refilled tested at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

41-23-4

Detail 21776382

High Priority - Fly bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed fly bait on open food bowl on floor at front counter. Manager must discardall including bowl. Manager discarded all. Corrective Action Taken

08B-56-4

Detail 21776387

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottle of sprite stored in drink ice at bar. Operator removed ice and discarded. Corrective Action Taken

08A-02-6

Detail 21776381

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw chicken stored over containers of cooked meat and ready to eat cheeses and sauerkraut at front reach on prep cooler. Operator placed chicken on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21776379

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. Provided by inspector at inspection via email.

11-26-1

Detail 21776385

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. Form provided by inspector.

22-20-5

Detail 21776380

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime on drop guard of ice machine.

08B-36-4

Detail 21776386

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed canned drinks and imitation butter/oil stored under front counter handsink.

08B-38-4

Detail 21776383

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor at back dry storage area.

31B-04-4

Detail 21776384

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed o handwash sign at front counter handsink s

Oct 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21496304

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 0ppm. Manager changed out chlorine and corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 21496303

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee take dirty dishes to back remove gloves add new gloves no handwash. Advised Employee to washed hands then put on gloves. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21496299

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw shell eggs stored over lemon aid mix in walk-in cooler. Manager moved lemonade mix to another shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21496300

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black slime on interior of soda gun and around outside of spout, and on gun holder.

08B-47-4

Detail 21496301

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.cases of plastic bottles of soft drinks stored on floor at back dry storage.

08B-38-4

Detail 21496302

Basic - Food stored on floor. Opened box of bagged prewashed lettuce stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager put on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Jun 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 21149749

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed plate of sliced tomatoes stored on top of box of raw bacon in walk-in cooler. Manager moved to proper location. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 21149757

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed wait staff with cleaning rag put down rag on counter and proceed to dip ice and prepare drink without washing hands. Employee was advised and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21149750

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored on ice bin edge and pointed toward ice and drink dispensing containers. Items were removed to chemical storage. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21149753

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old splatter on microwave interior.

41-17-4

Detail 21149754

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

14-05-4

Detail 21149756

Basic - Cardboard boxes from raw chicken fillets reused to store bags of ready to eat foods in reachin freezer. Box discarded plastic bags wiped . Corrective Action Taken

08B-36-4

Detail 21149752

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed lemons and cutting board stored on splash zone of handsink at front counter. Manager relocated items to non splash area of counter. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 21149755

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of dirty ice machine. Manager sent through dish wash.

36-02-5

Detail 21149751

Basic - Rusted floor in walk-in cooler.

25-05-4

Detail 21149759

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored uncovered on open counter at back prep area. Items were placed on plastic bag. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21149758

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed potatoes stored over cut melon in walk-in cooler. Manager put potatoes on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21149760

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wipe cloth stored on counter at edge of handsink basin. Manager placed in wipe solution. Corrected On-Site

Mar 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-04-5

Detail 20962657

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon over unwashed carrots at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20962656

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat cheese. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20962655

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw potatoes box at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation