LA RIVIERA
123 NE 20 AVE STE 15, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 2123007016
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed open case of Solo, single serve cups stored on floor in dry storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket at the mop sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Menu contains, Smoked salmon crepe and salmon club, both made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator consumer advisory poster. Operator posted sign.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust above reach in cooler in dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. 1. Observed plastic container of sugar stored on floor at front counter. 2. Case of plastic water bottles stored directly on the floor in dry storage.
Wall tiles in disrepair next to crepe cooker at the front counter.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor in dry storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket near mop sink in dry storage area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in dry storage area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned utensils, bowls, and pans stored not inverted on storage shelf opposite triple sink at front counter.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed cracked and damaged light shield in dry storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket near mop sink in dry storage. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. TRUE REFRIGERATOR:; cooked chicken (47F-51F - Cooling). 2 pans of chicken in reach in cooler. 1 pan being cooled from hot holding. 1 pan being cooled from cooked. Per operator chicken was cooked/heated last night and has been cooling overnight. See Stop Sale
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. TRUE REFRIGERATOR:; cooked chicken (47F-51F - Cooling). 2 pans of chicken in reach in cooler. 1 pan being cooled from hot holding. 1 pan being cooled from cooked. Per operator chicken was cooked/heated last night and has been cooling overnight. See stop sale.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not available. Previous years license displayed. Discussed obtaining current license with operator
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer at front counter
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door stainless True Refrigerator in storage area soiled
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Daniel Ojst, expired 6/16/23
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Bottom of the reach in cooler in the dry storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored at the triple sink at the front counter.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.