Riverside Market South
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2023, Riverside Market South has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Public records show no inspections at Riverside Market South since Mar 6, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting Riverside Market South on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding); deli ham (45F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (45F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (44F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler #2 at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
03A-02-5
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 pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding); deli ham (45F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (45F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (44F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler #2 at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloth stored inside hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pizza sauce stored at flip top cooler #1 at cook line, no date marking. Per operator, pizza sauce prepared Monday. Operator put date marking on pizza sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding); deli ham (45F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (45F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (44F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler #2 at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
14-74-7
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Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris inside kitchen. Operator washed, rinsed, and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored over chest freezer in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
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Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cookies/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored raw eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Roast beef, turkey/opened over 24 hours before/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator date labeled foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep cooler exterior/cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrective action taken/operator posted consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep tables/equipment/kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep cooler#2/cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth covering fresh dough/walk in cooler.
21-05-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small tanks by walk in cooler.
51-11-4
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Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, open box of raw burgers above case of potatoes. Employee moved burgers to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle by triple sink.
41-17-4
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. Bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Both thermometers not operating properly.
05-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tanks by beer cooler not secured. Employee secured small tanks to larger ones. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on fliptop units are grooved and showing discoloration.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil by back prep table. Employee moved up onto shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riverside Market South last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riverside Market South on file is from Mar 6, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riverside Market South?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Riverside Market South.
How does Riverside Market South compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Riverside Market South most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Riverside Market South's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riverside Market South have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Riverside Market South 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.
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