Riverside Cafe on the River
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Riverside Cafe on the River has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Riverside Cafe on the River's latest score of 100 sits above the Florida average of 72. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Operator informed employees of new process and to correct. Information handout provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Stored on floor of dry storage shed. Operator will use plastic pallets to raise items.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored on floor of dry storage shed. Operator will use plastic pallets to raise items.
25-05-4
86
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slushy machine in bar area has slime like build up on nozzle, build up observed on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle brush and sponge stored in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottles next to hand wash sink in waiter area and an unlabeled spray bottle by 3 compartment sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bin drain in bar area draining very slow.
29-19-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled bottle with white substance in waiter area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
May 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk open without a date mark.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with soap next to handwashing sink by cook line.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk- in freezer gaskets in disrepair. Observed gaskets in disrepair in reach- in cooler in waitress area.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bread in containers stored on the floor next the door that goes to walk-in cooler. Operator corrected and moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor next to upright cooler. Operator corrected during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sugar container with slime - like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on container lid in dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers and lids stored on the floor in dry storage area operator moved off of floor to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On container shelves over prep sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
50
Mar 4, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Sep 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple bottles of spices and bottle of soap without labels. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer chlorine 0ppm. Corrected to chlorine 100ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
82
Aug 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crab dip 48F in reach in cooler at front line at 12:30. Per operator held since 10:00 and stored dip in walk in cooler. Down to 45F at 1:00. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris in soda nozzles at soda machine in server station and on can opener at kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored in hand wash sink at cook line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar area.
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning, water, and margarine not labeled at cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler floor has accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
61
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink,men's restroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese grits and potato salad held over 24 hours with no date marked. Employee placed dates on the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the men's restroom. Observed spray bottles not labeled kitchen area.
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues by three compartment sink.
22-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line. Employee placed sign at the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on the kitchen floor. Observed bag onions and potatoes on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler.
36-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
47
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed hand soup stored in squeeze bottles at hand-wash sinks at cook line and server area. Manager labeled bottles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed doors leading to walk in cooler soiled with grease/food debris substance.
23-03-4
86
Jun 14, 2023
Complaint Partial
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
26
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade bags with vegetables stored in them in walk in cooler.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine next to bar with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
53A-05-6
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. Observed Employees with no illness form or food employee training card.
11-26-1
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 tuna stored thawed in ROP bags with no hole to allow air to escape.
06-09-1
61
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riverside Cafe on the River last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riverside Cafe on the River on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riverside Cafe on the River?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Riverside Cafe on the River.
Has Riverside Cafe on the River's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Riverside Cafe on the River have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Riverside Cafe on the River 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 Riverside Cafe on the River inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riverside Cafe on the River is inspected around four times per year on average.
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