RIVER FRESH CAFE
12117 SW RIVERLAND BLVD, PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34987
License #6605283
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Mixed Health Record
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RIVER FRESH CAFE in PORT ST LUCIE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 5 critical, 3 major, 2 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 24, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 5 critical, 3 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
- TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
- TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
- TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
- Improper thawing methods for TCS food, and labeling/handling issues for commercially processed reduced-oxygen-packaged fish.
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
- Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
- Standing water in coolers, leaking pipes, missing vacuum breakers on mop sinks or hose bibbs, plumbing in disrepair.
- Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
- Establishment advertised one type of fish or food but served another; misrepresenting fresh juice or imitation crab; identity of food product misrepresented.
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