RIVIERA RESTAURANT GROUP INC
North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor, operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 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. In salt bin and flour bin. Operator moved handles up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Large sandwich prep cooler at cook line: cut tomato 52 F, cut lettuce 53 F, tomato salad 48 F, roast beef 50 F, raw chicken 48 F. Operator placed ice bags on items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mop and mop sink in kitchen, operator removed from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By ice machine. Labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on all Reach in coolers of the front line cook area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 23 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 10 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 10 dead roaches inside sticky trap on floor dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on floor of front line cook. 1 dead roach on floor of women's bathroom. 4 dead roaches on dining room floor beneath stack of chairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: 1 dead roach beneath front service line counter for cups and mugs. 1 dead roach on front service line counter for cups and mugs. 1 dead roach on floor of front service line counter, behind Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 3 dead roach on bag of brown gravy mix, on dry storage shelf. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 1 dead roach on gasket of front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on dish machine. 1 dead roach on wall behind Employee handwash sink. 4 dead roaches inside bookshelf in kitchen area. 1 dead roach on bottom shelf beneath unused cash register in dining room area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: 1 dead roach inside Dish machine wall and electric outlet. 10 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 3 dead roaches inside clear plastic file bins on kitchen wall. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: 22 dead roaches inside of back Reach in cooler vent on front line cook. 10 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: 2 dead roaches inside of back Reach in cooler vent on front line cook. 1 live roach inside of back Reach in cooler vent on front line cook. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath Reach in freezer. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath fryer. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. 1 live roach on kitchen floor next to Reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on all Reach in coolers of the front line cook area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on all Reach in coolers of the front line cook area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 23 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 10 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 10 dead roaches inside sticky trap on floor dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on floor of front line cook. 1 dead roach on floor of women's bathroom. 4 dead roaches on dining room floor beneath stack of chairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: 1 dead roach beneath front service line counter for cups and mugs. 1 dead roach on front service line counter for cups and mugs. 1 dead roach on floor of front service line counter, behind Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 3 dead roach on bag of brown gravy mix, on dry storage shelf. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 1 dead roach on gasket of front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on dish machine. 1 dead roach on wall behind Employee handwash sink. 4 dead roaches inside bookshelf in kitchen area. 1 dead roach on bottom shelf beneath unused cash register in dining room area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: 1 dead roach inside Dish machine wall and electric outlet. 10 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 3 dead roaches inside clear plastic file bins on kitchen wall. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: 22 dead roaches inside of back Reach in cooler vent on front line cook. 10 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on all Reach in coolers of the front line cook area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 23 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 10 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 10 dead roaches inside sticky trap on floor dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on floor of front line cook. 1 dead roach on floor of women's bathroom. 4 dead roaches on dining room floor beneath stack of chairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: 1 dead roach beneath front service line counter for cups and mugs. 1 dead roach on front service line counter for cups and mugs. 1 dead roach on floor of front service line counter, behind Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 3 dead roach on bag of brown gravy mix, on dry storage shelf. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 1 dead roach on gasket of front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on dish machine. 1 dead roach on wall behind Employee handwash sink. 4 dead roaches inside bookshelf in kitchen area. 1 dead roach on bottom shelf beneath unused cash register in dining room area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: 1 dead roach inside Dish machine wall and electric outlet. 10 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 3 dead roaches inside clear plastic file bins on kitchen wall. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: 22 dead roaches inside of back Reach in cooler vent on front line cook. 10 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: 2 dead roaches inside of back Reach in cooler vent on front line cook. 1 live roach inside of back Reach in cooler vent on front line cook. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on all Reach in coolers of the front line cook area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 23 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 10 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 10 dead roaches inside sticky trap on floor dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on floor of front line cook. 1 dead roach on floor of women's bathroom. 4 dead roaches on dining room floor beneath stack of chairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: 1 dead roach beneath front service line counter for cups and mugs. 1 dead roach on front service line counter for cups and mugs. 1 dead roach on floor of front service line counter, behind Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 3 dead roach on bag of brown gravy mix, on dry storage shelf. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 1 dead roach on gasket of front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on dish machine. 1 dead roach on wall behind Employee handwash sink. 4 dead roaches inside bookshelf in kitchen area. 1 dead roach on bottom shelf beneath unused cash register in dining room area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: 1 dead roach inside Dish machine wall and electric outlet. 10 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 3 dead roaches inside clear plastic file bins on kitchen wall. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches inside oil jug. 1 live roach inside sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 9 live roaches on dish pit wall next to back kitchen exit. 4 live roaches on floor and wall next to back kitchen exit. 4 live roaches on back kitchen door exit behind screen. 5 live roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 3 live roaches on wheel of dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 30 live roaches inside various air conditioner filter bags between wall and Continental brand freezer in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: 1 live roach on kitchen wall behind dry storage shelf. 1 live roach on floor beneath laundry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: 1 live roach inside doorframe lock next to bag-in-box syrups. 1 live roach inside doorframe lock between kitchen and restrooms. 1 live roach inside doorframe lock to men's restroom. 1 live roach on kitchen prep table shelf beneath toaster ovens. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on all Reach in coolers of the front line cook area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 23 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 10 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 10 dead roaches inside sticky trap on floor dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on floor of front line cook. 1 dead roach on floor of women's bathroom. 4 dead roaches on dining room floor beneath stack of chairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: 1 dead roach beneath front service line counter for cups and mugs. 1 dead roach on front service line counter for cups and mugs. 1 dead roach on floor of front service line counter, behind Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 3 dead roach on bag of brown gravy mix, on dry storage shelf. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 1 dead roach on gasket of front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on dish machine. 1 dead roach on wall behind Employee handwash sink. 4 dead roaches inside bookshelf in kitchen area. 1 dead roach on bottom shelf beneath unused cash register in dining room area. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches inside oil jug. 1 live roach inside sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 9 live roaches on dish pit wall next to back kitchen exit. 4 live roaches on floor and wall next to back kitchen exit. 4 live roaches on back kitchen door exit behind screen. 5 live roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 3 live roaches on wheel of dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 30 live roaches inside various air conditioner filter bags between wall and Continental brand freezer in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: 1 live roach on kitchen wall behind dry storage shelf. 1 live roach on floor beneath laundry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/3/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
20
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located inside kitchen area next to bag-in-box soda syrups. **Warning**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handleless scoop in green split pea dry storage, dry oats, and rice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on all Reach in coolers of the front line cook area. **Warning**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 23 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 10 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 10 dead roaches inside sticky trap on floor dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on floor of front line cook. 1 dead roach on floor of women's bathroom. 4 dead roaches on dining room floor beneath stack of chairs. **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink inside Kenmore 22 brand Reach in cooler. Employee drinks on front line prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored with single service items on dry storage shelf for bread in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cook line not wearing hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting over three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Ground beef stored on floor of Walk in cooler. 4 containers of Oil stored on floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between equipment on front cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 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. Handles of scoop touching flour and powdered sugar in bins inside kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Sunburn aloe Vera gel for burns stored inside front line cook Reach in cooler. Operator moved gel to a separate location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg yolks and egg whites stored over Ready to eat lettuce and ham in Reach in cooler on front line cook. Raw sausage stored over Ready to eat lettuce and ham in Reach in cooler on front line cook. Operator rearranged produce to approved locations during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches inside oil jug. 1 live roach inside sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 9 live roaches on dish pit wall next to back kitchen exit. 4 live roaches on floor and wall next to back kitchen exit. 4 live roaches on back kitchen door exit behind screen. 5 live roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 3 live roaches on wheel of dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 30 live roaches inside various air conditioner filter bags between wall and Continental brand freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 17 roach egg sacks located between wall and Continental brand freezer in kitchen. 4 egg sack inside various air conditioner filter bags between wall and Continental brand freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage gravy 90F at 9:22am reheating from cooler at 7am reheated to 169F at 9:53am, mashed potato 49F at 9:22am reheating from cooler at 7am, hollandaise sauce 114F at 9:22am made at 6:45am reheated to 170F at 10:09am. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink blocked at front line cook area. Operator removed mop bucket during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Plan is not completed. Operator needs to list all items to be used on Time as a Public Health Control form. **Warning**
- 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. No date marking for marinara, pot roast, or cooked chicken in front line Reach in cooler. Operator date marked items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles in dish pit not labeled. Employee added label during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).