Riviera Country Club of Coral Gables
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Riviera Country Club of Coral Gables stretching back to 2022. Riviera Country Club of Coral Gables was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Coral Gables restaurant scores 68. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at sushi station used to store soiled rice cooker. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Observed at sushi reach in cooler frozen reduced oxygen package of tuna placed to thaw. Chef removed from packaging to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
86
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at kitchen standing reach in cooler unit, raw filets of beef stored on top of bag of pepperonis. Operator removed and stored on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at cook line fryer in a container of flour. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Observed at sushi station reach in cooler frozen filet of tuna not removed from packaging. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dish area on clean dried containers on shelf, old date labels. Operator removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
74
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in coolers smoked salmon (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding)m as per chef placed less than 3 hours ago. Chef began to place onto ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 thawed reduced oxygen packages of tuna not removed from packaging prior to thawing, as per chef began thawing the night prior.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area hand sink at coffee/ beverage station.
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for plastic spoons used to scoop and serve ice cream/ dessert toppings, chef inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at dry storage shelf in kitchen area for containers of salt and sugar.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of flour at cook line. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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.
06-09-1
52
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in receiving area reach in freezers, raw duck stored over fries and ice creams.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can open at rear of kitchen. Chef removed to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at prep line. Chef refilled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. Chef removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Observed at prep line reach in cooler 5 frozen reduced oxygen packages of tuna not removed from packaging. Chef removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer where ice cream is stored.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
42-01-4
58
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the raw salmon sushi rolls, smoked salmon platter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for the employees bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license online during the inspection,confirmation number 237262617 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Walk-in cooler: Observed for the raw tuna under ROP located in the walk-in cooler, already thawed. Observed for ROP fully cooked sausages ( 3 pks) frozen located in the standing reach in freezer , as per operator held for more than 48 hrs.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed for the oyster tags.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for the oyster tags
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of the inspection observed final rinse temperature at approximately 202F.
22-59-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the raw salmon sushi rolls, smoked salmon platter.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for unit opposite liquor storage cooler.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed additional ice machine installed in passage way opposite entrance to the walk-in cooler, no drop ceiling above unit. Operator removed ice and disconnected and removed ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for unit opposite entrance to walk-in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above sushi station soiled with accumulation of dust.
36-34-5
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. Observed for the raw tuna under ROP located in the walk-in cooler, already thawed.
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for the employees bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Observed for the mens and women's employees bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,unit below dispenser, prep unit grill section.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the standing reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for ROP fully cooked sausages ( 3 pks) frozen located in the standing reach in freezer , as per operator held for more than 48 hrs.
03G-53-1
23
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored above beets and cheese in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed condensation on the ceiling vent by the walk in cooler.
36-68-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup with no handle using to scoop salmon curing powder. The operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riviera Country Club of Coral Gables last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riviera Country Club of Coral Gables on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riviera Country Club of Coral Gables?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Riviera Country Club of Coral Gables.
How does Riviera Country Club of Coral Gables compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Riviera Country Club of Coral Gables most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Riviera Country Club of Coral Gables' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riviera Country Club of Coral Gables have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Riviera Country Club of Coral Gables 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 Riviera Country Club of Coral Gables inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riviera Country Club of Coral Gables is inspected around three times per year on average.
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