Centanni Cafe at Riverwalk
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
37
Score
Across the available record, Centanni Cafe at Riverwalk has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Centanni Cafe at Riverwalk's latest score of 37 falls below the West Palm Beach average of 80. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
15
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwashing sink by dish area- spray bottle in sink- operator removed, **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At server area- unlabeled blue chemical spray bottle - operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
78
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee left through back door returned and started preparing food without their hands- educated operator employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At walk in cooler- non food grade paper towels in contact with prep cooked eggplant parm- operator removed paper towels.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At server station reach in cooler gallon of milk opened Sunday not date marked- operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by server station- employee dumped ice into handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled - operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At salad station- in use avocado switch sticker still attached - educated operator - employee removed sticker and washed properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
50
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
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. Observe dishwasher handling dirty dishes, and without washing hands, handling, clean dishes. **Repeat Violation**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observe homemade tomato sauce overnight (52F - Cooling) see stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe homemade tomato sauce overnight (52F - Cooling) see stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observe homemade tomato sauce overnight (52F - Cooling) because in deep plastic container.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe by hand wash sink by coffee.
31B-03-4
43
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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. At dish machine area- employee handled dirty dish the proceeded to handle clean dish - educated operator- employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer by walk in cooler- raw fish not commercially packaged over chocolate- operator moved fish to lower shelf. At reach in freezer by cookline- raw fish not commercial packaged stored over mozzarella sticks- operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table by cookline- marinara sauce 89-124F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator moved to stove and reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishmachine area - spray bottle of degreaser not labeled - operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet/ soiled wiping cloth stored on prep counter at cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
47
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
58
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat mushrooms in cook line cooler. Operator reorganized Raw bacon stored above ready to eat sauces in salad line cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in plastic handled thank you bag in direct contact. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled throughout
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Centanni Cafe at Riverwalk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Centanni Cafe at Riverwalk on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Centanni Cafe at Riverwalk?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Centanni Cafe at Riverwalk.
How does Centanni Cafe at Riverwalk compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Centanni Cafe at Riverwalk most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 80.
Has Centanni Cafe at Riverwalk's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Centanni Cafe at Riverwalk have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Centanni Cafe at Riverwalk means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Centanni Cafe at Riverwalk inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Centanni Cafe at Riverwalk is inspected around three times per year on average.
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