Riviera Maya Mexican Cuisine
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Riviera Maya Mexican Cuisine, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 8, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Jacksonville restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored inside reach in cooler next to drinks. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow solution stored under counter area not labeled. Manager stated it's sanitizer **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not posted on exterior **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
74
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 10 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep chicken stored in reach in cooler over cooked pork. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 pan cooked beef (60-59F - Cooling); 1 bag of cooked pork (67F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked pork (45-49F - Cooling); 1 pan queso (69F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked carnitas (66-68F); 1 pan cooked pork (65-67F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked beef (59-61F - Cooling), all items stored covered with lid and some bagged in reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today but no electricity power was on over night due to generator turned off entire night til next day over 8 hrs later. Stop sale issued **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator serving raw ceviche on menu **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 pan cooked pork (62F - Cold Holding); 1 pack hot dogs (64F - Cold Holding); 1 bag raw prep chicken, 1 bag raw sausage links, 1 bag shredded cheese, 1 pack raw bacon and 1 pan cut prep lettuce (49-51F - Cold Holding), all items stored in reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today but no electricity power was on over night due to generator turned off entire night til next day over 8 hrs later. Stop sale issued **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 pan cooked beef (60-59F - Cooling); 1 bag of cooked pork (67F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked pork (45-49F - Cooling); 1 pan queso (69F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked carnitas (66-68F); 1 pan cooked pork (65-67F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked beef (59-61F - Cooling), all items stored covered with lid and some bagged in reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today but no electricity power was on over night due to generator turned off entire night til next day over 8 hrs later. Stop sale issued 1 pan cooked pork (62F - Cold Holding); 1 pack hot dogs (64F - Cold Holding); 1 bag raw prep chicken, 1 bag raw sausage links, 1 bag shredded cheese, 1 pack raw bacon and 1 pan cut prep lettuce (49-51F - Cold Holding), all items stored in reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today but no electricity power was on over night due to generator turned off entire night til next day over 8 hrs later. Stop sale issued **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee using personal cell phone and then return to preparing food without washing hands **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator has no proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this establishment **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator serving raw ceviche on menu and also don't have a consumer advisory sign. Provided sign for operator to post. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has 3 total employees with no proof of form. Provided blank copy of form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator has no sanitizer of any kind. Informed operator to purchase sanitizer **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator offers undercooked eggs on menu and don't have consumer advisory sign. Provided operator with sign to post **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow solution in spray bottle stored under counter not label. Employee stated it's cleaning chemicals
41-17-4
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. Cooked pork in reach in cooler not date marked. Employee stated purchase 2 days
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1 pan cooked beef (60-59F - Cooling); 1 bag of cooked pork (67F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked pork (45-49F - Cooling); 1 pan queso (69F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked carnitas (66-68F); 1 pan cooked pork (65-67F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked beef (59-61F - Cooling), all items stored covered with lid and some bagged in reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today but no electricity power was on over night due to generator turned off entire night til next day over 8 hrs later. Stop sale issued
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple pans stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken stored thawing in 32F standing water at three compartment sink area
06-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not posted on exterior
50-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board
40-06-5
Basic - Dead flies on premises. Observed 6 dead flying insects inside reach in cooler door drawer **Warning**
35A-03-4
12
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using chlorine for sanitizer but has no test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator has no sign. Provided hand wash sign **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riviera Maya Mexican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riviera Maya Mexican Cuisine on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riviera Maya Mexican Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Riviera Maya Mexican Cuisine.
How does Riviera Maya Mexican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Riviera Maya Mexican Cuisine most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Riviera Maya Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Riviera Maya Mexican Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Riviera Maya Mexican Cuisine 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 Riviera Maya Mexican Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riviera Maya Mexican Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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