Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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RIVIERA MEXICAN CANTINA

1935 SE US HWY 19 · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2940659
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7072168
DBPR license1900917

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 29, 2020 12:27 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 29, 2020 4:10 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-05-4

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6High Priority35A-04-4

High 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

#7Intermediate22-24-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. In bar, white diffuser inside gun

#8Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade.

#9Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple lids

#3Basic06-05-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic23-23-4

Basic – 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
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.