RIVERWALK CAFE
13533 US HWY 1, Sebastian FL 32958 · 772.783.6745
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen Next unannounced inspection per Derek in office
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $4,760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021018105 | Mar 5, 2021 | Sep 3, 2021 | $2,760 |
| 4--2019043111 | Aug 13, 2019 | Nov 12, 2019 | $800 |
| 4--2019046921 | Sep 5, 2019 | Nov 12, 2019 | $800 |
| 4--2018061122 | Oct 9, 2018 | Apr 22, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose laying in bin of mop sink, no vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris, moved to wash. Meat slicer soiled on upper track behind blade at the guide.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter on time, no written plan. Printed and filled out.
Equipment in poor repair. Single door glass reach in cooler gasket torn on side.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table on cook line gaskets soiled with food debris.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back of kitchen doors not self closing, two in total.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone over small make table
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves walk in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Several items in reach in freezer
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on make table
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Stored food not covered. Pastry squares, frozen chicken. Walk in freezer
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Breaded cauliflower walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves food debris. Walk in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels dry storage
Nov 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw bacon in the walk in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook cracked eggs, grabbed cooked sausage links to place on grill, grabbed clean plate wiped gloved hands on pants. Educated manager to inform her the importance of proper handling of gloves and hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes cold hold 61F in cook line. mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); taco meat (57F - Cold Holding) recommend to rapid chill. Placed in cooler.
Can opener blade soiled.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 bay sink
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop seafood seasoning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Stored raw sausage links in the walk in cooler not covered.
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Kitchen
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen Next unannounced inspection per Derek in office
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated sent operator a copy
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink ice in sink in kitchen Educated operator
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. No asterisk on menu by eggs Benedict Educated operator Addded to menus
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
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. Educated operator sent copy
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop flour breading
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Light not functioning. Hood fan
Standing water on floor walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seafood flour breading
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream and buttermilk. Walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink by make table. Had ice in it. Used as dump sink Educated
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Slaw mix for rubens. Single door glass reach in glass cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor and not inverted
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine bin
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink in reach in cooler make table
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage products found at 48F in flip top cooler. Advised chef to rapid chill.
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. Frozen Mahi in walk in cooler. Slits were added to packaging
Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line
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.