RIVERSIDE CAFE
1 BEACHLAND BLVD, ORCHID, FL 32963
License #4100982
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →RIVERSIDE CAFE in ORCHID currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 9 critical, 5 major, 13 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 20, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 4 critical, 3 major, and 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce and tomato sets on cooks line observed at 47f, employee added more ice. Employee states they are not kept on time and are supposed to be at 41f or below.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean glasses at servers station
- [33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster Lid Open.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw squid over oysters in walk in. Raw shelled eggs over lettuce. Employee moved to correct storage
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease. Large fan in kitchen has dust
- [01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags do not have last date. Informed employee
- [35A-02-7] 1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. 2 live small flying insects observed at main bar. Advised employee and manager
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at bar have buildup. Can opener blade has old food debris
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2026
- [53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager came in
- [10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Coleslaw scoop in glass door cooler
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in use next to wall in cooler.
- [08B-17-4] Case of Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food zucchini in walk in cooler Educated employee
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in dry storage
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