RIVERWALK PIZZERIA
5040 W STATE ROAD 46 STE 1102, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-915-5559
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in broken floor tiles in front of the triple sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in front of the triple sink
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salad station reach-in cooler: lasagna portions 52F, cut romaine lettuce 59F, fresh mozzarella cheese 52F, cut tomatoes 52F, sliced turkey 58F, operator relocated all foods to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -white solution spray bottle
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 speaker stored on shelf above prep table, employee removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in broken floor tiles in front of the triple sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in cooler floor between racks, employee cleaned
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in front of the triple sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -3 sets of tongs stored on oven door handle, operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils in standing water 98F, operator discarded the water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ice machine filter -walk-in freezer door handle
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -multiple tools/equipment stored on top of paper towel dispenser near the ice machine, employee removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -pre-packaged macaroni and cheese thawing on prep table, operator relocated to reach-in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee rinsed hands in triple sink, operator educated employee, employee washed hands in handwashing sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -soda gun nozzle in bar area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink next to pizza table, operator restocked
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -lasagna portions
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue solution spray bottle, operator labeled
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jacket stored on top of panko container, operator removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator removed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -operator located and posted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of reach-in cooler below flat-top grill
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 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. -tested 3x 0ppm, operator adjusted sanitizer line, retested 50ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pizza prep reach-in cooler: cooked chicken 47F, operator relocated to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup stored in bleu cheese, operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple employee bottled waters, employee discarded
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Employee personal food not properly segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee dessert stored above raw ground beef in walk-in cooler, operator relocated
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee motorcycle helmet stored directly on top of ice machine, operator removed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear exit door down hallway
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach-in freezer door handles
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear exit door down hallway
Jan 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shrimp stored next to stuffed pizza in lower portion of reach-in cooler, operator reorganized reach-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pizza reach-in cooler: sliced meatballs 37-47F, per employee less than 1 hour overfilled, employee relocated excess to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -handwash sink removed from ice machine area
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -lower portion of "Sub Side" reach-in cooler, operator relocated to front
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -large stainless steel pots, operator inverted
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment, operator removed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster
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
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, employee removed
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. -sliced provolone cheese 45-49F and sliced ham 46-50F, per employee stored in top of reach-in cooler since 10:30am, operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has a a light accumulation of debris, employee cleaned
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen blocked by prep cart, employee relocated prep cart
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both women's and unisex bathrooms
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles/vents throughout the kitchen
Covered waste receptacles not provided in women's and unisex bathrooms.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -pizza sauce buckets stored on floor in outside walk-in cooler, employee reorganized outside walk-in cooler -cases of raw ground beef and containers of carrots stored on floor in walk-in freezer, employee reorganized walk-in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -bar ice bin, employee removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -sugar container handle in sugar, employee removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -light fixtures over pizza preparation station have an accumulation of dust -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -reach-in cooler door gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen, employees cleaned
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -togo bags used for garlic knot reheating in alto sham
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -drain cleaner over canned goods
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda machine nozzles at front counter soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -rear handwashing sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. -front handwashing sink and by back door
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen area near 3 compartment sink
Food stored on floor. -box oil on floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door on cook line
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear exit door by bar
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -rear handwashing sink with some water running on to floor. Manager has called plumber. Plumber is currently onsite. Two other operative hand sinks are in kitchen area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -next to front handwashing sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -oil boxes and supplies are partially blocking rear exit door area
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -next to mixer
No soap provided at handwash sink. -sink next to mixer, sink next to door reach in on make line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -sliced meats and pasta in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -rack at mop sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -rust, mold like substances inside machine
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -rack near dish machine is rusty/pitted
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor -raw onions in walk in cooler -oil near hand sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -pizza oven
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.