RIVIERE SOUTH BEACH HOTEL
1424 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the front desk agent washing plates, coffee mugs, bowls, spoons, knives, and forks in the single compartment utility sink.
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Intermediate 8
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed a service safe certification for. Richard Bennett on the wall that expired on 11-12-2023.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bow, with soapy water in the sink and a plastic tray on top of the sink.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-22-4Intermediate – No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Observed the triple sink was removed and single compartment utility sink was installed. Observed the front desk agent washing plates, coffee mugs, bowls, spoons, knives, and forks in the single compartment utility sink.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ariel working in the kitchen. As per Ariel he has been employed for approximately one year.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-38-5Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
16-28-4Intermediate – One compartment sink used for warewashing.
Basic 1
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Equipment is washed in a one compartment utility sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:00 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.