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RIVERPARK TERRACE

302 SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386-427-2903

Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats68
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407452
Grade history
JUN 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink at outdoor bar: hot water valve turned off, turned valve, no hot water flowing.
Intermediate/27-16-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage 105F, less than 15 minutes stored in hot holding unit, operator placed back in fryer to rapidly reheat, retested 182F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar area used to store plastic bowls, operator removed -same handwash sink used as dump sink, ice present
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic bowl stored in panko, operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee hoodie hanging off of dry storage rack, operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door edge -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -red sanitizer bucket stored on the floor in side prep area, operator elevated
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 0ppm, employee changed sanitizer, retested 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee zesting lemon as a garnish over French toast while holding the lemon with his bare hand, employee discarded French toast
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 59F, per operator less than 30 minutes stored on insufficient ice bath, operator added more ice to rapidly cool -cooked potatoes 50F, per employee stored above fill line of reach-in cooler less than 30 minutes, employee relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwashing sink in dishwashing area used to store steel wool, operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. -paper towel dispenser in kitchen is cracked, operator states a new paper towel dispenser has been ordered
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall over triple sink is soiled
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKLINE RIGHT; - Caesar dressing (52F - Cold Holding); - ranch (55F - Cold Holding) Manager states held overnight
High priority/03A-02-5
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - worn concrete floors at dish storage area
Basic/36-12-4
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -multiple unlabeled spray bottles hanging on storage rack in mop sink area
Intermediate/41-17-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -large plastic containers on dish drying rack, operator reorganized
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has an accumulation of grease, operator stares fryer has leak and they have ordered a new fryer
Basic/36-73-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink lightly soiled -sides of fryer and stove have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -exterior door off of kitchen by ice machine
Basic/35B-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. -bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on storage shelf above flour container, operator relocated
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb in courtyard in front of private dining facility -hose bibb on side of building underneath window near address numbers
High priority/29-34-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards stained throughout the kitchen -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE for dishwasher -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink/wiping cloths
Intermediate/16-37-1
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink at outdoor bar: hot water valve turned off, turned valve, no hot water flowing.
Intermediate/27-16-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -lights over triple sink
Basic/38-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of dessert reach-in freezer has an accumulation of food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach-in cooler next to handwash sink
Basic/14-33-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -mushroom/spinach stuffing dated 12/4/23 -cooked linguine dated 12/7/23
High priority/01B-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked fries 52F, per operator less than 30 minutes on cart in kitchen, operator relocated to reach-in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -cutting board stained on top of reach-in cooler
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Tuna Tataki, operator printed corrected menus
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phones stored on top of microwave in prep area, employee removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in kitchen
Basic/31B-04-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4

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.