CAFE RIVIERA
116 8 AVE, St.Pete Beach FL 33706 · 727-266-9003
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Raw shell eggs at the front counter missing time stamp when placed out of temperature. Operator advised items were placed at 8:00 am and properly documented.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Inspector observed employee touch apron and hat without removing gloves and washing hands before returning to work. Inspector discussed proper handwashing with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs held at room temperature. Operator advised the establishment utilizes time to hold eggs, however written plans are incomplete and to not accurately reflect the practice. Operator added eggs to written plans.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Raw shell eggs at the front counter missing time stamp when placed out of temperature. Operator advised items were placed at 8:00 am and properly documented.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Closed employee drink stored with food meant to be served to the public. Employee relocated item.
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Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Stored on top of white reach-in freezer.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Establishment utilizing E27M3 Turbofan to cook raw pork (bacon) without adequate ventilation. Inspector recommended utilizing pre-cooked bacon to remain in compliance or the installation of an adequate hood system.
Jul 9, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Inspector observed employee touch apron and hat without removing gloves and washing hands before returning to work. Inspector discussed proper handwashing with operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon thawing in reach-in cooler stored above heavy cream. Employees relocated item for safe storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs held at room temperature. Operator advised the establishment utilizes time to hold eggs, however written plans are incomplete and to not accurately reflect the practice. Operator added eggs to written plans.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Raw shell eggs at the front counter missing time stamp when placed out of temperature. Operator advised items were placed at 8:00 am and properly documented.
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. No proof of food handler training. Establishment is beyond 60 days from licensing requiring training.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Closed employee drink stored with food meant to be served to the public. Employee relocated item.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Stored on top of white reach-in freezer.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Establishment utilizing E27M3 Turbofan to cook raw pork (bacon) without adequate ventilation. Inspector recommended utilizing pre-cooked bacon to remain in compliance or the installation of an adequate hood system.
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at sink. Turned water back on.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in coolers.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plates in hand sink on cook line soiled. Employee removed plates.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups stored on the floor. Employee removed cups to shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in the hand sink. Employee removed bowl.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Case of take out containers in restroom. Employee removed to dry storage shelf.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Coffee machine soiled with coffee debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2023 license displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food no hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cup on floor in hall.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working with foods no hand wash. Educated employee and employee washed hands.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2023 displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line no hat.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 77 f with crepe wand in it. Employee removed water.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers at cook line not inverted. Employee inverted.
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