RIVERHOUSE REEF AND GRILL - SECOND FLOOR

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

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

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer 1st floor.

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

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at downstairs mop sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with black buildup.

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

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

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

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date used.

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.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting boards in upstairs kitchen.

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach in cooler door handle next to food line.

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

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

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored uncovered on bottom shelf of table in servers area.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not filed in chronological order. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen.

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

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.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no last date used marked on tags. Repeat Violation

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.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rear of slicer blade and housing soiled with food debris.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 food prep employees no wearing beard guards.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed full sheet pans stacked wet in dish room.

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

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

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

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the 2nd floor walk-in cooler soiled.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior all cooking equipment on the 2nd floor cook line soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting in storage area in wash room. Operator removed for proper drying. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottle stored on dry storage rack on second floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder soiled at bar area. Operator removed and cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in rear of kitchen. Operator removed and stored properly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food items stored in reach in cooler located at the server station. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on second floor dish shelf. Operator removed for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris under bar area.