Riverside Market Plantation

6900 Cypress Rd, Plantation, FL 33317
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Riverside Market Plantation, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 four violations each.

The city-wide average sits at 78, which Riverside Market Plantation's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed chef touching food with bare while plating food for service. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: Observed chef touching ready to eat chicken with bare hands. Inspector educated chef about wearing glove when touching ready to eat food. **Admin Complaint**
09-01-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed: - in flip top cooler across from cook line, diced chicken (53F - Cold Holding). - in low boy cooler across from cook line, chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding); raw patties (58F - Cold Holding); #2 turkey slices (46F - Cold Holding); roast beef (47F - Cold Holding) - in low boy cooler behind flip top coolers, pulled pork (56F - Cold Holding); meat balls (58F - Cold Holding) - in reach-in cooler next to back exit door, chickpeas (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding), shredded mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than four hours. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg stored in reach in cooler next to back exit at an ambient temperature of 53F. - in walk-in cooler chicken breast (49F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (60F - Cold Holding) Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: Observed; in low boy cooler across from cook line #2 turkey slices (53F - Cold Holding); roast beef (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in flip top cooler across from cook line, diced chicken (53F - Cold Holding). - in low boy cooler across from cook line, chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding); raw patties (58F - Cold Holding); #2 turkey slices (46F - Cold Holding); roast beef (47F - Cold Holding) - in low boy cooler behind flip top coolers, pulled pork (56F - Cold Holding); meat balls (58F - Cold Holding) - in reach-in cooler next to back exit door, chickpeas (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding), shredded mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding) - in walk-in cooler chicken breast (49F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (60F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale. - **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: Observed; in low boy cooler across from cook line, chicken wings (43F - Cold Holding); raw patties (42F - Cold Holding); #2 turkey slices (53F - Cold Holding); roast beef (53F - Cold Holding) - in reach-in cooler next to back exit door; tuna salad (42F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with an accumulation of old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Frumence Saint P. and Etandieu F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: Still observed. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
52
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser at hand wash sink next to mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Still observed. **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Still observed. Inspector educated manager about proper washing procedure.
16-13-5
86
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over burgers Employee removed eggs and placed at the bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser at hand wash sink next to mop sink
31B-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
64
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed line flip top cooler holding burgers 45 F, cheese 45 F, sliced tomatoes 45 F. Operator placed ice bags on product and called for repair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: 1. Slicer with buildup of dried food debris from multiple days. 2. Can opener with buildup of grease and metal shavings.
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple coolers in the kitchen with torn, not functional gaskets. 1. Dough cooler 2. Glass door cooler in rear of kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line, utensils stored off heat at 82°F. Operator cleaned, sanitized and placed on heat source. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
67
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Riverside Market Plantation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Riverside Market Plantation on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Riverside Market Plantation compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Riverside Market Plantation most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 78.

Has Riverside Market Plantation's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riverside Market Plantation have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Riverside Market Plantation 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 Riverside Market Plantation inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Riverside Market Plantation is inspected around three times per year on average.