RIVER INN MIAMI
437-445 SW 2 ST, Miami FL 33130 · 305-495-1735
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at preparation area.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in freezer gasket soiled at preparation area.
Nov 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over leafy greens at reach-in coooler at preparation area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal trays inside hand washing sink at preparation area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at preparation area.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold-like substance inside.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed flour stored on floor at pizza production area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach-in freezer with ice buildup at preparation area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at anthropomorphic used by staff.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in freezer gasket soiled at preparation area.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at pizza production area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled with at pizza production area.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of table top ovens soiled with accumulated old food debris.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards. Operator will have cleaned.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator will have resurfaced.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates not in ready to use were not inverted. Operator inverted.
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.