Cafe Riviera

830 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Cafe Riviera, located at 830 Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn, NY, had a low-risk inspection on April 1, 2026, with one minor violation noted. The most recent inspection report indicated that the current letter grade or grade pending card was not posted. Across six scored inspections, Cafe Riviera has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Oct 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Second Compliance Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
78
Sep 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
3 critical violations.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
64
Aug 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
Apr 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
52
Oct 31, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
74