RIVIERA MEXICAN CANTINA
1935 SE US HWY 19 · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen- shell eggs over fresh corn In freezer in kitchen- raw chicken over home fries **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Behind bar, approximately 30 Rodent droppings in back bar, approximately 75 droppings in front bar
Intermediate 3
22-24-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. In bar, white diffuser inside gun
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on cook line and in prep room **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple lids
06-05-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Pork roast in prep sink, operator put in tubs and turned water on **Corrected On-Site**
23-23-4Basic – table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. In dish room Hood filters heavily soiled Sides of fryers – grease/soil buildup
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:53 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.