Riviera Pizzeria
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
33
Score
Riviera Pizzeria appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. On Aug 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so Riviera Pizzeria trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed to faucets with not vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black trash used to store pizza dough and thank you bags used to store pizza. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with a plastic container and a strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on bathroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen, container with cooked chicken wings, according to the manager prepared last Friday no date labaled.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed food handler certification missing date of birth. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles soiled outside of bathroom.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top of prep area not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of flour and sugar on the floor. Operator store them 6 inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop and ice scoop inside ambient temperature water. Operator placed the scoop in a clean dry container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plate not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup not handle used to dispense cheese. Operator discarded the foam cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
33
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 2 doors reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: doors reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at front counter. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
78
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employees name Franklin, Marcos with more than 2 months of being hired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: At the time of callback inspection no food handle certificate provided for Marcos. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-20-5
82
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ham and pepperoni inside reach in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Employees name Franklin, Marcos with more than 2 months of being hired. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employees washed dishes with not chlorine sanitation solution. Operator add chlorine, recheck 100 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
45
Feb 27, 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. Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing pizza without hair restraint.
13-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riviera Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riviera Pizzeria on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riviera Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Riviera Pizzeria.
How does Riviera Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Riviera Pizzeria most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Riviera Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riviera Pizzeria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Riviera Pizzeria 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.
How often is Riviera Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riviera Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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