Canopy Road Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Canopy Road Cafe stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Riverview restaurants, the typical score is 69; Canopy Road Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in reach in cooler has stains on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
86
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in reach in cooler has stains on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Potato scoop laying inside potatoes. Chef removed scoop and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in preparation area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth sitting on cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line.
21-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles have no labeling of ingredients on cooks line. Manager labeled plastic bottle should.
02D-01-5
67
Jun 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting across from ice machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line.
36-22-4
64
Jun 25, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 flies under dish machine 6 flies on soda boxes 3 flies at mop sink 3 flies next to walk in cooler 6 flies on box of cup lids next to office 3 flies on shelf next to office. 1 fly on wall under soda machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: 1 fly on wire shelf near pos 1 fly on wall near dish machine. 2 flies near dish machine 1 fly over 3 Compartment Sink 1 fly on reach in cooler on cook line 1 fly near back door Operator removed all and sanitized areas **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: 1 fly across from 3 Compartment Sink 2 fly on cook line Operator removed and sanitized areas **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: 3 flies on soda boxes 2 flies above mop sink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-01: 1 live fly on case of grill bricks 2 live flies on soda bibbs 1 live fly on side of freezer 2 live flies on wall by office 2 live flies on fire extinguisher lines 3 live flies in case of napkins in server area. 2 live flies on left side of coke machine. 1 fly on wall under counter in server area. Manager working on eradicating and cleaning and sanitizing areas. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 2 valid food handler certifications. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-01: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-01: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-01: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-01: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-01: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light on prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-01: **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over cut tomatoes in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-01: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
58
May 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 live flies near dish machine 2 flies at mop sink 1 fly in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: 3 flies above pos system next to dish machine. 3 flies under dish machine 3 flies near mop sink 1 fly on top of soda box 4 flies at mop sink 1 fly above coffee machine 2 flies on box of cup lids next to office. 1 fly on cook line next to reach in cooler Employee removed 2 flies at time of inspection **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 7 flies under dish machine 6 flies on soda boxes 3 flies at mop sink 3 flies next to walk in cooler 6 flies on box of cup lids next to office 3 flies on shelf next to office. 1 fly on wall under soda machine **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 2 valid food handler certifications. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted near walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over cut tomatoes in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Unwashed strawberries over cut tomatoes in walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
64
May 23, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 live flies near dish machine 2 flies at mop sink 1 fly in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. French toast mix over cinnamon rolls in reach in cooler on cook line, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 44 F in walk in cooler. Advised operator to keep walk in cooler door closed. Eggs 69 F on cook line, employee states they hold it on time as a public health control. Discussed written procedure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket tested 500+ppm Quaternary ammonia, employee remade tested 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then changed gloves without washing hands to then grab a clean container. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 2 valid food handler certifications. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to steam table. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in cheese. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted near walk in cooler. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected over coffee machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink near dish machine. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over cut tomatoes in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4
26
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Discharge from Eyes, Nose, and Mouth
FL-07
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Nov 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sinks.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine and Quaternary ammonia.
16-37-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
51-13-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in walk in cooler with restaurant food. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Across from steam table.
29-18-4
70
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.missing at mop sink and splitter.
29-42-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink near walk in cooler has slow drain.
29-20-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Canopy Road Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Canopy Road Cafe on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canopy Road Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Canopy Road Cafe.
How does Canopy Road Cafe compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Canopy Road Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Riverview average of 69.
Has Canopy Road Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Canopy Road Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Canopy Road Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Canopy Road Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Canopy Road Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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