Riverwalk Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Riverwalk Cafe 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Stuart sits at 81, putting Riverwalk Cafe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
18
Jan 29, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread in direct contact with Non food grade bags in stainless reach in freezer at storage hall way. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw tuna stored over ready to eat noodles, Raw Mussels stored over ready to eat tomatoes in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw beef over raw fresh in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at cook line. Operator removed. Observed ice dumped inside hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator emailed proper documentation. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep counter at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
50
Dec 12, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed body lotion stored over glass wine cups at bar. Operator removed. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon (48F ) fried Grouper (53F); cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. raw beef Patties (51F) - cold holding- per operator, items removed from cooler and left out of temperature for 1 hour. Operator put items once ice bath to quick chill. **Warning**
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. Salmon (48F ) fried Grouper (53F); cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on food prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 1 dead roach on floor of food storage hallway. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches on floor of front bar counter. Operator removed dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
58
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable and Properly Maintained
FL-49
50
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass door reach in cooler, mashed potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); rice (47F - Cold Holding). Items not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over night, See 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. At glass door reach in cooler, mashed potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); rice (47F - Cold Holding). Items not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over night, See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen cook line low boy, Raw tuna store over pico in low boy on cook line. Advised operator of proper food storage. Operator moved Tina to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in sugar bin and flour bin. Advised operator to use scoop with handle from dispensing product.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage area, box of bread stored on the floor. Operator moved bread to upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 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. 00ppm. Dishwasher in kitchen. Advised operator to set up 3bay sink for sanitation **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside reach in freezer in back storage area soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have chlorine test strips for dish machine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has butter on time marked but no written plan. Provided operator with plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomatoes and bruschetta operator put date **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at far end of bar has torn gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, Panko, flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In make table cooler on cook line by oven
29-49-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink on cook line
31B-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease vents above stove area heavily soiled
36-34-5
37
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. Dish machine sanitizing at 0/ppm/chlorine
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Clams, mussels, oysters **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters, clams, mussels. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep area/kitchen
13-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle/broken/kitchen **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice/storage area/corrective action taken/operator stored foods properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
50
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area/kitchen
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oysters
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area=kitchen
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter/cookline.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice/prepared over 24 hours before/ric#4.
02C-02-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle in disrepair. Prep area/kitchen
29-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area/kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/cookline/corrective action taken/operator labeled food. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riverwalk Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riverwalk Cafe on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riverwalk Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Riverwalk Cafe.
How does Riverwalk Cafe compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Riverwalk Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Riverwalk Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Riverwalk Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Riverwalk Cafe 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 Riverwalk Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riverwalk Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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