Riva Reno Gelato

901 S Miami Ave 105, Miami, FL 33130
Italian
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Riva Reno Gelato, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to mop sink with garbage bin and brooms in front of it.
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of multi fold towels on floor near walk-in freezer.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on floor in front of mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed open bottle of energy drink on top of preparation table near mop sink.
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used as scoop for camarelized hazelnuts over blast chiller area.
14-01-5
55
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases on floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
67
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle .
41-17-4
78
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Riva Reno Gelato last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Riva Reno Gelato on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Riva Reno Gelato?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Riva Reno Gelato.

How does Riva Reno Gelato compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Riva Reno Gelato most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Riva Reno Gelato's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Riva Reno Gelato have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Riva Reno Gelato means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Riva Reno Gelato inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Riva Reno Gelato is inspected around two times per year on average.