Rivera's Fruit Cups

901 Us Hwy 27, Moore Haven, FL 33471
Other
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Rivera's Fruit Cups has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 10 violations before that.

“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Moore Haven average 82, so Rivera's Fruit Cups is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with Employee Food Agreement and all signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at corner by triple sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in stand up unit.
05-09-4
70
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment: Ortho. Operator will discontinue use. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink: operator educated employee. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
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 operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines items in sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-01-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had employee sign form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Damage to wall at triple sink
36-24-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in storage.
36-12-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
35B-14-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attached table and shelves soiled.
36-50-4
41
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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 operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in dry storage: whole water melons, potatoes, and open bag of flour.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents at back door.
33-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in unit. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam cups stored on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at mop sink. Operator has repair set for today. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in dry storage.
08B-49-4
47
Mar 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement and they signed form . **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chicken removed from original packaging and repackaged into smaller portions not date marked in storage reach in freezer.
02C-04-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
33-15-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator obtained sign and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, prep Cooler. Operator obtained and placed in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
35B-13-4
58
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rivera's Fruit Cups last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rivera's Fruit Cups on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rivera's Fruit Cups?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rivera's Fruit Cups.

How does Rivera's Fruit Cups compare to other restaurants in Moore Haven?

Rivera's Fruit Cups most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Moore Haven average of 82.

Has Rivera's Fruit Cups' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rivera's Fruit Cups have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rivera's Fruit Cups 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 Rivera's Fruit Cups inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rivera's Fruit Cups is inspected around two times per year on average.