CAFE RIVIERA
116 8 AVE · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Inspector observed employee touch apron and hat without removing gloves and washing hands before returning to work. Inspector discussed proper handwashing with operator. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon thawing in reach-in cooler stored above heavy cream. Employees relocated item for safe storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs held at room temperature. Operator advised the establishment utilizes time to hold eggs, however written plans are incomplete and to not accurately reflect the practice. Operator added eggs to written plans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Raw shell eggs at the front counter missing time stamp when placed out of temperature. Operator advised items were placed at 8:00 am and properly documented. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training. Establishment is beyond 60 days from licensing requiring training. **Warning**
Basic 3
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Closed employee drink stored with food meant to be served to the public. Employee relocated item. **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Stored on top of white reach-in freezer. **Warning**
36-65-5Basic – Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Establishment utilizing E27M3 Turbofan to cook raw pork (bacon) without adequate ventilation. Inspector recommended utilizing pre-cooked bacon to remain in compliance or the installation of an adequate hood system. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:34 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.