RIVIERA MAYA MEXICAN CUISINE
5960 RICHARD ST, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904-329-5588
Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Dead flies on premises. Observed 6 dead flying insects inside reach in cooler door drawer
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored inside reach in cooler next to drinks. Moved by manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow solution stored under counter area not labeled. Manager stated it's sanitizer
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not posted on exterior
Dec 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority10 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 pan cooked beef (60-59F - Cooling); 1 bag of cooked pork (67F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked pork (45-49F - Cooling); 1 pan queso (69F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked carnitas (66-68F); 1 pan cooked pork (65-67F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked beef (59-61F - Cooling), all items stored covered with lid and some bagged in reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today but no electricity power was on over night due to generator turned off entire night til next day over 8 hrs later. Stop sale issued
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator serving raw ceviche on menu
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep chicken stored in reach in cooler over cooked pork. Employee removed
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee using personal cell phone and then return to preparing food without washing hands
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 pan cooked beef (60-59F - Cooling); 1 bag of cooked pork (67F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked pork (45-49F - Cooling); 1 pan queso (69F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked carnitas (66-68F); 1 pan cooked pork (65-67F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked beef (59-61F - Cooling), all items stored covered with lid and some bagged in reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today but no electricity power was on over night due to generator turned off entire night til next day over 8 hrs later. Stop sale issued 1 pan cooked pork (62F - Cold Holding); 1 pack hot dogs (64F - Cold Holding); 1 bag raw prep chicken, 1 bag raw sausage links, 1 bag shredded cheese, 1 pack raw bacon and 1 pan cut prep lettuce (49-51F - Cold Holding), all items stored in reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today but no electricity power was on over night due to generator turned off entire night til next day over 8 hrs later. Stop sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 pan cooked pork (62F - Cold Holding); 1 pack hot dogs (64F - Cold Holding); 1 bag raw prep chicken, 1 bag raw sausage links, 1 bag shredded cheese, 1 pack raw bacon and 1 pan cut prep lettuce (49-51F - Cold Holding), all items stored in reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today but no electricity power was on over night due to generator turned off entire night til next day over 8 hrs later. Stop sale issued
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked pork in reach in cooler not date marked. Employee stated purchase 2 days
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1 pan cooked beef (60-59F - Cooling); 1 bag of cooked pork (67F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked pork (45-49F - Cooling); 1 pan queso (69F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked carnitas (66-68F); 1 pan cooked pork (65-67F - Cooling); 1 pan cooked beef (59-61F - Cooling), all items stored covered with lid and some bagged in reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation done today but no electricity power was on over night due to generator turned off entire night til next day over 8 hrs later. Stop sale issued
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple pans stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator has no proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this establishment
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator serving raw ceviche on menu and also don't have a consumer advisory sign. Provided sign for operator to post.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink. Employee provided
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. Operator has 3 total employees with no proof of form. Provided blank copy of form
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator has no sanitizer of any kind. Informed operator to purchase sanitizer
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator offers undercooked eggs on menu and don't have consumer advisory sign. Provided operator with sign to post
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow solution in spray bottle stored under counter not label. Employee stated it's cleaning chemicals
Dead flies on premises. Observed 6 dead flying insects inside reach in cooler door drawer
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not posted on exterior
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken stored thawing in 32F standing water at three compartment sink area
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using chlorine for sanitizer but has no test strips
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator has no sign. Provided hand wash sign
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.