Rivergate Coffee Shoppe

128 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Rivergate Coffee Shoppe, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Rivergate Coffee Shoppe's latest score of 67 falls below the Ormond Beach average of 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked meatloaf in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair by dish machine and three compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -white refrigerator with raw shell eggs.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -cooler across from flat grill.
14-33-4
67
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. -chlorine at 25ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Cooked bacon draining on egg carton. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomatoes at 47°f in top area of reach in cooler. Advised operator to place in container below fill line. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
52
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Spray bottle of cleaner hanging above container of biscuits. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at utility sink eliminating required air gap.
29-45-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -meatloaf in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
67
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese at 64°f in top area of reach in cooler. Advised operator to keep cheese below fill line. Cheese in container above fill line for 1.5 hours. Operator moved to bottom of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Biscuits in freezer stored in grocery bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, containers of onions and potatoes in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal item (phone) stored on slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected freezer in a customer/nonsecure area. Freezers in hallway are unlocked. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-63-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -wire shelving at cookline.
23-03-4
37
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
22-41-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
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.
11-27-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
55
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped tomato at 63°f in top area of reach in cooler. Advised operator to place under fill line.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rivergate Coffee Shoppe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rivergate Coffee Shoppe on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rivergate Coffee Shoppe?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rivergate Coffee Shoppe.

How does Rivergate Coffee Shoppe compare to other restaurants in Ormond Beach?

Rivergate Coffee Shoppe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Ormond Beach average of 79.

Has Rivergate Coffee Shoppe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rivergate Coffee Shoppe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rivergate Coffee Shoppe 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 Rivergate Coffee Shoppe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rivergate Coffee Shoppe is inspected around two times per year on average.