RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB OF CORAL GABLES
1155 BLUE RD, Coral Gables FL 33146 · 3056615331
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license online during the inspection,confirmation number 237262617
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at sushi station used to store soiled rice cooker. Operator removed.
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. Observed at sushi reach in cooler frozen reduced oxygen package of tuna placed to thaw. Chef removed from packaging to thaw properly.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at kitchen standing reach in cooler unit, raw filets of beef stored on top of bag of pepperonis. Operator removed and stored on lower shelf.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at cook line fryer in a container of flour. Chef removed.
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. Observed at sushi station reach in cooler frozen filet of tuna not removed from packaging. Operator removed during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dish area on clean dried containers on shelf, old date labels. Operator removed all.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 thawed reduced oxygen packages of tuna not removed from packaging prior to thawing, as per chef began thawing the night prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in coolers smoked salmon (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding)m as per chef placed less than 3 hours ago. Chef began to place onto ice to rapid cool.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area hand sink at coffee/ beverage station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of flour at cook line. Chef removed.
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.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for plastic spoons used to scoop and serve ice cream/ dessert toppings, chef inverted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at dry storage shelf in kitchen area for containers of salt and sugar.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef tenderloins stored over uncovered raw salmon at receiving area walk in coolers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe that cook line, hand washing sink, spatula stored inside, chef removed, and clean sink.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed test kit at three compartment sink area, unable to test proper sanitizer strength. Operator replaced with new set of sanitizer test strips.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at receiving area walk in freezer. Observed that trust freezer, where ice cream is stored.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of white platters stored on floor at receiving / office area.
Stored food not covered. Observe a cook line flatbread, uncovered on top shelf. Chef covered with plastic wrap during inspection.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in receiving area reach in freezers, raw duck stored over fries and ice creams.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can open at rear of kitchen. Chef removed to be cleaned.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at prep line. Chef refilled soap dispenser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. Chef removed bowl.
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. Observed at prep line reach in cooler 5 frozen reduced oxygen packages of tuna not removed from packaging. Chef removed during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer where ice cream is stored.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above vegetables located in the walk-in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed for the oyster tags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with encrusted food debris. Operator sent to wash station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing premade pizzas stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the raw salmon sushi rolls, smoked salmon platter.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for the employees bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Oct 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license online during the inspection,confirmation number 237262617
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Walk-in cooler: Observed for the raw tuna under ROP located in the walk-in cooler, already thawed. Observed for ROP fully cooked sausages ( 3 pks) frozen located in the standing reach in freezer, as per operator held for more than 48 hrs.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed for the oyster tags.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for the oyster tags
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of the inspection observed final rinse temperature at approximately 202F.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the raw salmon sushi rolls, smoked salmon platter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for unit opposite liquor storage cooler.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed additional ice machine installed in passage way opposite entrance to the walk-in cooler, no drop ceiling above unit. Operator removed ice and disconnected and removed ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for unit opposite entrance to walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above sushi station soiled with accumulation of dust.
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. Observed for the raw tuna under ROP located in the walk-in cooler, already thawed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for the employees bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Observed for the mens and women's employees bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,unit below dispenser, prep unit grill section.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the standing reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for ROP fully cooked sausages ( 3 pks) frozen located in the standing reach in freezer, as per operator held for more than 48 hrs.
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.