Riverwalk

1200 5 Ave S Bldg 3, Naples, FL 34102
American
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Riverwalk 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Riverwalk was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.

Riverwalk's latest score of 100 sits above the Naples average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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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
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); crab salad (47F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated product in cooler for 1.5 hours. Operator placed on ice and in another cooler for quick cooling. Observed in Walk-in cooler gumbo (45F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); dressing with milk (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding). Repeat from 8/12/2025. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer at three comp sink testing above 400ppm. Operator drained and added water, now testing at 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Observed bags of mussels and clams commingled in Walk-in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage and operator fixed storage.. Repeat from 8/12/2025. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup, mashed potatoes and cooked rice prepared yesterday and not date marked. Operator provided date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
58
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes then touch clean without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed multiple bags/box of oysters, each with different tag, removed from original containers and commingled in large pan. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (46F - Cold Holding) on cook line coolers. Operator stated less than 2 hours, operator placed item on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Observed multiple bags/box of oysters, each with different tag, removed from original containers and commingled in large pan. **Warning**
01C-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle scoops in flour and coconut touching product. Operator removed scoops for proper storage. **Warning**
10-01-5
55
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 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. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw burger patties stored over raw fish. Operator removed raw burger patties to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Soda gun soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside ware-washing machine. Dishmachine interior soiled with mold like substance at bar.
16-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food at cook line.
13-07-4
67
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade doily in. Direct contact with cheese. Operator removed doily for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartar, raw oysters and raw mussels on menu not marked with related consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed tags not available for 123 oysters, 73 clams and 45 mussels. Operator discarded product **Warning**
01C-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks and lunches in cook line cooler and beer cooler over food for guests. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
67
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In the under counter reach in cooler across from the dishwasher there are three 3 pound sides of thawed salmon that is marked "remove from film before thawing" fully thawed still inside the reduced oxygen packaging. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler at the entrance to the cook line and the cooler on the wire rack next to the make table, cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (46F - Cold Holding) In the drawer cooler under the deep fryers Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Poultry (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (46F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black buildup on the can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. There is a employee eating french fries in the dish washing area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. There is a heavy accumulation of dead insects in the lighted glue trap over the can storage. **Warning**
35A-06-4
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. In the under counter reach in cooler across from the dishwasher there are three 3 pound sides of thawed salmon that is marked "remove from film before thawing" fully thawed still inside the reduced oxygen packaging. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There is a wet wiping towel, not stored in sanitizer solution between the salad dressing cooler and the soup steam table in the servers area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
32
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook handle raw fish and failed to change gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mixed cheese (59F - Cold Holding); Crab mix (60F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding) in the grill reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixed cheese (59F - Cold Holding); Crab mix (60F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding) in the grill reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer for the location. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fish thawing in running water in the hand wash sink by the prep sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kits for the restaurant. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink by the prep sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink by prep sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between two reach in coolers. This is a repeat violation from 07/15/22. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on the fan cover in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered rice in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Riverwalk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Riverwalk on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Riverwalk?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Riverwalk.

How does Riverwalk compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Riverwalk most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.

Has Riverwalk's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Riverwalk 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 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 inspected?

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