RIVERWALK PIZZERIA

With 7 documented inspections, RIVERWALK PIZZERIA in SANFORD has achieved a 1.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 7 reports on file

Volusia Avenue
Florida, 32763
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/22/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13478487

Met Inspection Standards

5 int, 4 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -operator located and posted Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of reach-in cooler below flat-top grill Repeat Violation
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -soda gun nozzle in bar area
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink next to pizza table, operator restocked Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - 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
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue solution spray bottle, operator labeled Corrected On-Site

7/29/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10921781

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 9 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup stored in bleu cheese, operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple employee bottled waters, employee discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear exit door down hallway
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach-in freezer door handles Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear exit door down hallway
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**

1/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10761072

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**

1/16/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8773272

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 7 basic

  • 05-11-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -large stainless steel pots, operator inverted Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -handwash sink removed from ice machine area Warning

7/10/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8825417

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 8 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both women's and unisex bathrooms
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles/vents throughout the kitchen
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacles not provided in women's and unisex bathrooms.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -bar ice bin, employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen blocked by prep cart, employee relocated prep cart Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE

1/16/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8474865

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 10 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen area near 3 compartment sink
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -box oil on floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door on cook line Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear exit door by bar Repeat Violation
  • 29-19-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -next to front handwashing sink
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -togo bags used for garlic knot reheating in alto sham Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -drain cleaner over canned goods Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda machine nozzles at front counter soiled
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -rear handwashing sink Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -front handwashing sink and by back door Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -oil boxes and supplies are partially blocking rear exit door area

8/16/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8389832

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -rust, mold like substances inside machine Repeat Violation
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -rack near dish machine is rusty/pitted
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor -raw onions in walk in cooler -oil near hand sink Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -pizza oven Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -next to mixer Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -sink next to mixer, sink next to door reach in on make line Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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 coolerCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -rack at mop sink Corrected On-Site