What is River Rock Diner's health inspection score?

River Rock Diner has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was River Rock Diner last inspected?

River Rock Diner was last inspected on December 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does River Rock Diner have?

River Rock Diner has 23 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is River Rock Diner safe to eat at?

Yes, River Rock Diner has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does River Rock Diner serve?

River Rock Diner serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

River Rock Diner

Name: River Rock Diner
Address: 904 State Route 17C, Owego, 13827
Rating: 86

904 State Route 17C, Owego

Last Inspected: 12/10/2025

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0Excellent

American

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 10, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+18 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Sep

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

10 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Inspection

Dec 25

Inspection InspectionLatest

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 25

Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 24

Inspection Inspection

3 High10 Basic

13 total

50/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

4CFoods or food area/public area contamination by sewage or drippage from waste lines.−10
2EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.−10
5APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.−10

Basic (10)

−20 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
9BTobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
13AAdequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed−2

Base deductions−50 pts

Sep 23

Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
9BTobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas−2

Base deductions−8 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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