RIVERSIDE CAFE
1 BEACHLAND BLVD, Orchid FL 32963 · 772-234-5550
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies observed in kitchen. Per supervisor on duty
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016040726 | Jul 11, 2016 | Oct 5, 2016 | $1,000 |
| 4--2015049805 | Sep 28, 2015 | Dec 3, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. 2 live small flying insects observed at main bar. Advised employee and manager
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2026
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw squid over oysters in walk in. Raw shelled eggs over lettuce. Employee moved to correct storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce and tomato sets on cooks line observed at 47f, employee added more ice. Employee states they are not kept on time and are supposed to be at 41f or below.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags do not have last date. Informed employee
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at bar have buildup. Can opener blade has old food debris
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/ Manager came in
Case of Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food zucchini in walk in cooler Educated employee
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in use next to wall in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean glasses at servers station
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in dry storage
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster Lid Open.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Coleslaw scoop in glass door cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease. Large fan in kitchen has dust
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. 0 ppm manager primed still 0 ppm checked again 100 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut lettuce in the cook line cooler. Par. Cooked lobster stuffed flounder over cooked pasta. In the reach in freezer raw fish over cake not hermetically sealed.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish bearing label to remove from package upon thawing. Tuna in the walk in cooler barring label to remove from package upon thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce and tomato sets 50 F recommended to rapid chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions and peppers found at 102F recommended to reheat to 165F placed back on the grill
No tag on original container of raw, in-shell oysters. Manager found
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Clean linens stored on the floor.
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. 1lb In the walk in cooler tuna barring label 10 lbs
Gaskets on cooler drawers soiled.
Torn gaskets on cook line cooler. Cooler drawers gaskets torn Cutting board on cook line worn and heavily grooved.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Potato seasoning.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1, 2025. Educated management
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked yellow rice found at 52f in walk in cooler. Rice in cooler for 1 hour. Advised to rapid chill. Chef moved to freezer. Follow up temperature at 41f. Cold holding
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags from Sunday not marked, manager added dates
Clean linens stored on floor. In dry storage
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors under liquor wells at small bar have old food and trash buildup
Food stored on floor. Hawaiian rolls in dry storage on floor Manager moved to shelf
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Next to beer cooler
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Storage racks in dish area are heavily rusted. Drainboard above 3 bay sink is rusted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salad cooler, cook line drawer gaskets are soiled. Multiple fans in kitchen are soiled in dust and grease. Shelving on cooks line soiled in dust and grease
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Expo cooler interior shelves and walls are covered in black like substance
Single-service articles improperly stored. Soufflé cups on floor at bar
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce and tomato slices found in containers in ice at 50F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in sink
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/ Manager came in during inspection
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance in dining area.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cook used a cloth rag to wipe seasonings off cooked corned beef. Educated employee
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Red Bull on cook line cutting board
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored with bread
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers station
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn on ice bin
Food stored on floor. Boxes of Hawaiian rolls on floor in dry storage
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in coleslaw container is touching coleslaw
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Dusty fans in kitchen 2. Gaskets on multiple coolers on cook line are soiled in's black residue 3. Hood filters are soiled in grease
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of clear togo cups on floor in dry storage
Water draining onto floor surface. Condensation from AC vents are dripping onto floor in dining room. PIC stated that they have had an AC technician look at the problem and it is from the humidity coming into the dining room from outside.
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in container with pre packaged Mac and cheese in cook line reach in cooler.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Top of dishwasher has debris
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. Mahi on speed rack in walk in cooler stating to remove before thawing. Fish is still frozen. Educated manager on process.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on ice bin is falling off and torn
Food stored on floor Observed Potatoes in pan being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Hood filters are heavily soiled in grease 2. Gaskets on Fryer reach in cooler and glass door cooler are soiled
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher using wiping cloth to dry dishes. Advised manager who educated dishwasher.
Stored food not covered. Raw tuna in strainer in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Metal shelving in walk in cooler is heavily rusted.
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Reading 0ppm. Primed and rechecked multiple times and still reading 0ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-24. Operator renewed during inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in container with pre packaged Mac and cheese in cook line reach in cooler.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Top of dishwasher has debris
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. Mahi on speed rack in walk in cooler stating to remove before thawing. Fish is still frozen. Educated manager on process.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on ice bin is falling off and torn
Food stored on floor Observed Potatoes in pan being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Hood filters are heavily soiled in grease 2. Gaskets on Fryer reach in cooler and glass door cooler are soiled
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher using wiping cloth to dry dishes. Advised manager who educated dishwasher.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins on floor in outdoor dry storage
Stored food not covered. Raw tuna in strainer in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Metal shelving in walk in cooler is heavily rusted.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 1 tag from February
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. Sent copy to operator
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. Katie, Janice
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top lip on outer opening
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Food debris glass door reach in cooler
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above slicer table
Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies observed in kitchen. Per supervisor on duty
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. breaded shrimp (47f - Cold Holding); cooked pork ( 46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding) Rechecked chicken wings 51° cold holding,breaded shrimp 45° cold holding, cooked pork 45° cold holding
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in sink in server station
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.emailed manager written time plan
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above slicer table
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drink next to pitchers of iced tea
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Open dumpster lid.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Top of pick up pass has build up of dust
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength at bar reading 0ppm. Bartender remade and now reading 400ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shakers with spices on cooks line not labeled.
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.