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RIVERWALK CAFE

13533 US HWY 1 · SEBASTIAN · Indian River County · FL 32958

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3440472
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8729498
DBPR license4100687

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw bacon in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook cracked eggs, grabbed cooked sausage links to place on grill, grabbed clean plate wiped gloved hands on pants. Educated manager to inform her the importance of proper handling of gloves and hand washing.

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes cold hold 61F in cook line. mashed potatoes (46F – Cold Holding); taco meat (57F – Cold Holding) recommend to rapid chill. Placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Can opener blade soiled.

#9Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 bay sink **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop seafood seasoning **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored raw sausage links in the walk in cooler not covered.

#4Basic24-18-4

Basic – Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Kitchen

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.