Riverside Food Mart
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
50
Score
Riverside Food Mart appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The last inspection found seven violations, up from four the time before.
Food-contact surfaces comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Riverside facility scores 82, putting Riverside Food Mart on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The faucet of the front handsink is not working. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicers) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking an allergen statement.
2-103.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Paper towels were lacking at the front hand-washing sink. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand soap and paper towels for proper hand-washing.
6-301.11
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the front prep unit and 2-door lowboy. All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the front and back of the store, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
50
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shell eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (pineapple/rolls) in the dairy reach-in. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Eggs relocated to the bottom shelf.
3-302.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Leak observed under the 3-bay sink. Plumber has been contacted and is expected today. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and onions were observed in the hand-washing sinks. In addition, there were no paper towels at 2 of the 3 hand-washing sinks. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing and must always be supplied with paper towels for hand drying..
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of dried food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Deli slicer is to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized prior to next use.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Soups, rice, pork, and deli meats observed not marked with the date of preparation/slicing. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared/sliced in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the front and the back of the store, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bag of potatoes observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
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Aug 4, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink at the counter was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Mops not properly air-dried after use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
86
Jul 24, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee was observed putting on gloves without washing his hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves/changing gloves.
2-301.14
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler observed at 43 degrees F. Ice observed on condenser. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Service call placed. Small amount of TCS foods to be relocated to properly functioning unit until walk-in is maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the back kitchen. The hand-washing sink in the front was lacking paper towels. All hand-sinks must be supplied with soap and paper towels at all times for proper hand-washing.
6-301.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Deli meats and rice observed not marked with the date of first opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared/sliced in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Mops not properly air-dried after use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Onions and potatoes were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riverside Food Mart last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riverside Food Mart on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riverside Food Mart?
Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Riverside Food Mart.
How does Riverside Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Riverside?
Riverside Food Mart most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverside average of 82.
Has Riverside Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Riverside Food Mart have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around seven more recently.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Riverside Food Mart 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 Riverside Food Mart inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riverside Food Mart is inspected around two times per year on average.
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