ELLENTON, Manatee County

WOODY'S RIVER ROO PUB & GRILL

5717 E 18TH ST, ELLENTON, FL 34222

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
3 High Priority
Mar 4, 2026
City
ELLENTON
County
Manatee
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 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

35A-02-7

Detail 24414174

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 live bees flying around the outside tiki bar.

08A-05-6

Detail 24414173

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over a pickle container in the walk in cooler and observed raw shrimp stored over cooked corn on the cook line. Operator moved both products. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24414178

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a steamer: Marinara sauce (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it was heated in a microwave 30 min ago then placed in the steamer. Operator placed it back in the microwave to get to temp. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 24414171

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary triple sink.

16-62-1

Detail 24414175

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device to measure their hot water sanitizer.

06-09-1

Detail 24414176

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 the operator taking out frozen ROP fish and placing it in running water to thaw. Operator had his employees cut open and remove the fish. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24414180

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal items improperly stored on the cook/prep line. Operator moved some items.

36-01-4

Detail 24414181

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris buildup behind their broken oven on the cook line,

31B-04-4

Detail 24414172

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at both bar's hand sinks.

25-06-4

Detail 24414177

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not inverted in the kitchen. Operator inverted some. Corrective Action Taken

21-08-4

Detail 24414179

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their sanitizer buckets at 100ppm. Instructed the operator on proper minimum strength.

Aug 22, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

33-23-4

Detail 23979993

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster not on concrete pad. Contractor is scheduled to repair. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23979991

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in small walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23979992

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled.

36-02-5

Detail 23979990

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floors throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 23650833

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired 2024 posted. Manager went online and paid. Verified printed 2025 license. Corrected On-Site

33-23-4

Detail 23650832

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster not on pad. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 23650831

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

06-09-1

Detail 23142367

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 thawing fish in packaging without slit. Chef cut slit in packages. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 23142370

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink in plastic water bottle.

33-23-4

Detail 23142369

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpsters on grass. Location under construction. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23142368

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water bottle in reach in cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 23142366

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

33-23-4

Detail 22664652

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpsters not on pad .I75 construction. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 22664653

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-09-4

Detail 22298054

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several colored cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 22298055

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed kitchen floors not smooth and durable. Repeat Violation

33-23-4

Detail 22298058

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster not on approved pad. County has approved. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22298056

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups, napkins and bowls. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22298057

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on food line in kitchen.

May 18, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

22-20-5

Detail 22006113

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machines with black slimy buildup.

14-09-4

Detail 22006111

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 5 grooved cutting boards. Manager discarded and replaced with new boards. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22006114

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked plastic containers on dish rack. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 22006109

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed concrete floors not smooth and durable. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22006108

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fries and case of clams on floor in freezer.

33-23-4

Detail 22006112

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster not on proper pad. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22006110

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve plastic cups stored on floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 21789079

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.

16-62-1

Detail 21789083

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device present to temp water.

11-26-1

Detail 21789082

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. No employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email

13-04-4

Detail 21789086

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 4 food prep employees with no beard guards. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21789085

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee working pizza station with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21789080

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelf in rear kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 21789084

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in kitchen not smooth and durable. Operator stated remodel on the way.

33-23-4

Detail 21789078

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster not on proper pad. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21789081

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve items stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

Oct 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

29-34-4

Detail 21516713

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventers on hose bibs.

13-04-4

Detail 21516716

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employees with no beard nets on. Operator provided beard nets and employees put them on. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21516714

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a kitchen employee with no hair restraint on. Employee put hat on. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21516712

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked pans on dish room shelves. Repeat Violation

33-23-4

Detail 21516715

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpsters not on pads. Operator stated that pads are going to be installed.

51-13-4

Detail 21516717

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on premise. Poster emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 21516711

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in handicapped restroom.

25-05-4

Detail 21516718

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on the floor in dry storage building.

Apr 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21037056

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed smoked fish spread at 46F at reach in cooler next to chips and steam table in the kitchen. Operator removed and placed into freezer to chill. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21037053

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting located at storage shelf in the northern part of the kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 21037054

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located under reach in freezer next to fryers.

36-12-4

Detail 21037055

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable located throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Aug 23, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 15

12A-07-5

Detail 20451181

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

08A-05-6

Detail 20451178

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger stored with cooked pork. Operator moved items and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20451175

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 lbs. of raw shrimp in reach in cooler at 73°F beneath cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded shrimp.

03A-02-5

Detail 20451171

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 lbs. of raw shrimp in reach in cooler at 73°F beneath cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded shrimp.

29-34-4

Detail 20451183

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer with no hose Bibb outside of dry storage area.

22-02-4

Detail 20451170

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Also observed soiled area behind soda nozzles.

22-20-5

Detail 20451174

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior surface. Operator removed surface and properly cleaned. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 20451172

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No door at entrance of men's room.

14-01-5

Detail 20451180

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ramekin used as scoop inside sugar container. Operator removed ramekin and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 20451177

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

36-12-4

Detail 20451173

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout kitchen.

36-24-5

Detail 20451182

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall above tea area approximately 2 inches in diameter.

33-11-4

Detail 20451184

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 20451176

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20451179

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.