Riverside Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
27
Score
Going back to 2022, Riverside Cafe has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 12 violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
By comparison, the average Florida facility scores 72, putting Riverside Cafe on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. 2 live small flying insects observed at main bar. Advised employee and manager
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2026
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw squid over oysters in walk in. Raw shelled eggs over lettuce. Employee moved to correct storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce and tomato sets on cooks line observed at 47f, employee added more ice. Employee states they are not kept on time and are supposed to be at 41f or below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at bar have buildup. Can opener blade has old food debris
22-02-4
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/ Manager came in **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags do not have last date. Informed employee **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Case of Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food zucchini in walk in cooler Educated employee
08B-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in use next to wall in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean glasses at servers station
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in dry storage
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster Lid Open.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Coleslaw scoop in glass door cooler
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease. Large fan in kitchen has dust
23-03-4
27
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 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. 0 ppm manager primed still 0 ppm checked again 100 ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut lettuce in the cook line cooler. Par. Cooked lobster stuffed flounder over cooked pasta. In the reach in freezer raw fish over cake not hermetically sealed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish bearing label to remove from package upon thawing. Tuna in the walk in cooler barring label to remove from package upon thawing.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce and tomato sets 50 F recommended to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions and peppers found at 102F recommended to reheat to 165F placed back on the grill
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No tag on original container of raw, in-shell oysters. Manager found **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
21-16-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 1lb In the walk in cooler tuna barring label 10 lbs
06-09-1
Basic - Gaskets on cooler drawers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Torn gaskets on cook line cooler. Cooler drawers gaskets torn Cutting board on cook line worn and heavily grooved.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Potato seasoning. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
30
May 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked yellow rice found at 52f in walk in cooler. Rice in cooler for 1 hour. Advised to rapid chill . Chef moved to freezer. Follow up temperature at 41f. Cold holding **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1, 2025. Educated management
50-17-3
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags from Sunday not marked, manager added dates **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. In dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors under liquor wells at small bar have old food and trash buildup
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Hawaiian rolls in dry storage on floor Manager moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Next to beer cooler **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Storage racks in dish area are heavily rusted. Drainboard above 3 bay sink is rusted
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salad cooler, cook line drawer gaskets are soiled. Multiple fans in kitchen are soiled in dust and grease. Shelving on cooks line soiled in dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Expo cooler interior shelves and walls are covered in black like substance
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Soufflé cups on floor at bar **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
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Aug 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce and tomato slices found in containers in ice at 50F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in sink
31A-09-4
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/ Manager came in during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance in dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cook used a cloth rag to wipe seasonings off cooked corned beef. Educated employee **Corrective Action Taken**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Red Bull on cook line cutting board
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored with bread
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers station
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn on ice bin **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of Hawaiian rolls on floor in dry storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in coleslaw container is touching coleslaw
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Dusty fans in kitchen 2. Gaskets on multiple coolers on cook line are soiled in's black residue 3. Hood filters are soiled in grease
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of clear togo cups on floor in dry storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Condensation from AC vents are dripping onto floor in dining room. PIC stated that they have had an AC technician look at the problem and it is from the humidity coming into the dining room from outside.
29-03-4
39
Aug 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in container with pre packaged Mac and cheese in cook line reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Top of dishwasher has debris - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi on speed rack in walk in cooler stating to remove before thawing. Fish is still frozen. Educated manager on process. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on ice bin is falling off and torn - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor Observed Potatoes in pan being stored on floor in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Hood filters are heavily soiled in grease 2. Gaskets on Fryer reach in cooler and glass door cooler are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher using wiping cloth to dry dishes. Advised manager who educated dishwasher. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
24-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw tuna in strainer in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Metal shelving in walk in cooler is heavily rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
58
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 1 tag from February **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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. Sent copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Katie, Janice **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top lip on outer opening **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Food debris glass door reach in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
52
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above slicer table - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
70
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies observed in kitchen. Per supervisor on duty **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. breaded shrimp (47f - Cold Holding); cooked pork ( 46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding) **slaw 46° cold holding Warning** Rechecked chicken wings 51° cold holding,breaded shrimp 45° cold holding, cooked pork 45° cold holding **slaw 45° cold holding Warning** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in sink in server station
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.emailed manager written time plan **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above slicer table
36-32-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drink next to pitchers of iced tea
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Top of pick up pass has build up of dust
23-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength at bar reading 0ppm. Bartender remade and now reading 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shakers with spices on cooks line not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
26
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jul 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer reading"0". Primed 3 times, still no sanitizer dispensed
22-49-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink in server station, no hot water. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over prep table next to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. ** 2. Tongs on oven door handle.Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind microwaves on east wall. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooks line lowboy and panko breadcrumbs "Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed behind stove. Manager swept up. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riverside Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riverside Cafe on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riverside Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Riverside Cafe.
Has Riverside Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riverside Cafe have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Riverside Cafe 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 Riverside Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riverside Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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