Riverside Market
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Riverside Market 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in large walk in coldholding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
95
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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
64
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Solution was corrected to 200ppm Quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the cook line, a spray bottle of sanitizer was not labeled. The owner labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
78
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Operator repaired **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fan guard soiled with accumulation of dust inside walk in cooler. Shelf under gasket grill in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets torn or in disrepair in true reach in cooler next to prep station in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
82
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler in cook line;Turkey slices (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gayo (55F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); lower 3 door cooler ; chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); egg salad (60F - Cold Holding); cooked chic peas (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (60F - Cold Holding). Foods held overnight inside flip top / reach in cooler per cook. Foods not prepped, pulled or portioned today. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler in cook line ; Turkey slices (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gayo (55F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); lower 3 door cooler ; chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); egg salad (60F - Cold Holding); cooked chic peas (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (60F - Cold Holding). Foods held overnight inside flip top / reach in cooler per cook. Foods not prepped, pulled or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Operator repaired **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top / reach in cooler in cook line ambient temperature at 60F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Fan guard soiled with accumulation of dust inside walk in cooler. Shelf under gasket grill in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of oil on floor inside dry storage room. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Gaskets torn or in disrepair in true reach in cooler next to prep station in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups lids on floor in dry storage room. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. One door true cooler next to chest freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - True standing Reach-in cooler bottom shelf have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
47
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn or in disrepair in true reach in cooler next to prep station in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riverside Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riverside Market on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Riverside Market compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Riverside Market most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Riverside Market's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Riverside Market have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Riverside Market 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 Riverside Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riverside Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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