Stuart, Martin County

RIVERWALK CAFE

201 SW ST LUCIE AVE, Stuart, FL 34994

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 30, 2026
City
Stuart
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Total: 5

12A-13-4

Detail 24334669

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishwashing area- employee handled dirty dishes than proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24334668

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler - raw chicken stored over raw shrimp- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24334670

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At small reach in cooler near cookline- raw beef 46F- cold holding, marinated beef 46F- cold holding , raw scallops 46F- cold holding,- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1.5 hours - operator placed in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 24334667

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 150ppm)- operator corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 24334671

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing last date served. Warning

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 15

12A-14-4

Detail 23935830

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees used towel to wipe sweat from face then proceed to prepare food for order without changing gloves or washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

12A-13-4

Detail 23935826

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishwashing area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing their hands - educated operators- employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

12A-25-4

Detail 23935822

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees touched their face then proceeded to handle food for order without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

14-31-5

Detail 23935821

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer - non food grade to/go shopping bags used to store bread - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23935833

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler - raw scallops stored over spring mix operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23935831

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by cook line- scallops 55F- cold holding, spring mix 55F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3.5 hours- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

03D-06-5

Detail 23935824

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At small prep station ice well- Cut tomatoes 55F at 2:30 ( cooling since 10:30) chopped lettuce 55F at 2:30 ( cooling since 10:30)- food stored above ice bath- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- operator,placed ice bags on food to quick chill. At reach in cooler by cook line - Cut tomatoes 55F at 2:30 ( cooling since 10:30), chopped lettuce 55F at 2:30 ( cooling since 10:30 ) at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- operator,placed ice bags on food to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23935832

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At bar area- chemical spray bottle stored over soda boxes- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 23935825

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks by cook line . Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 23935829

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink- by cooking - operator provided. Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 23935823

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At small reach in cooler by cook line - cooked pasta made Saturday not date marked - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

50-09-4

Detail 23935835

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Admin Complaint

10-17-4

Detail 23935828

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife store in between two compartment sink and wall- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

10-07-4

Detail 23935834

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons stored in water of 109F- overspreads removed. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

21-12-4

Detail 23935827

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wiping clothes stored on prep counter throughout kitchen Admin Complaint

Jan 29, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

14-31-5

Detail 23514577

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread in direct contact with Non food grade bags in stainless reach in freezer at storage hall way. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23514575

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw tuna stored over ready to eat noodles, Raw Mussels stored over ready to eat tomatoes in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23514578

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw beef over raw fresh in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23514580

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at cook line. Operator removed. Observed ice dumped inside hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 23514579

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator emailed proper documentation. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 23514576

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep counter at kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 23416540

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon (48F ) fried Grouper (53F); cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23416541

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon (48F ) fried Grouper (53F); cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. raw beef Patties (51F) - cold holding- per operator, items removed from cooler and left out of temperature for 1 hour. Operator put items once ice bath to quick chill. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23416539

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed body lotion stored over glass wine cups at bar. Operator removed. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23416542

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 1 dead roach on floor of food storage hallway. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches on floor of front bar counter. Operator removed dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23416538

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on food prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-13-4

Detail 23353222

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee return from outside to begin work without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 23353228

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line reach in low boy, Raw tuna stored over cut watermelon. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 23353224

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw chicken, not commercially packaged, stored over raw pork. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23353226

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

16-37-1

Detail 23353227

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

10-07-4

Detail 23353223

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, in use utensils stored in standing water. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

49-05-4

Detail 23353225

Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. CO2 tank stored in room with hot water heater. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22839530

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen cook line low boy, Raw tuna store over pico in low boy on cook line. Advised operator of proper food storage. Operator moved Tina to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22839529

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass door reach in cooler, mashed potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); rice (47F - Cold Holding). Items not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over night, See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22839532

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass door reach in cooler, mashed potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); rice (47F - Cold Holding). Items not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over night, See stop sale.

14-01-5

Detail 22839531

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in sugar bin and flour bin. Advised operator to use scoop with handle from dispensing product.

08B-38-4

Detail 22839533

Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage area, box of bread stored on the floor. Operator moved bread to upper shelf. Corrected On-Site

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

01C-05-4

Detail 22405984

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22405982

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside reach in freezer in back storage area soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 22405981

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has butter on time marked but no written plan. Provided operator with plan. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22405979

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomatoes and bruschetta operator put date Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22405976

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease vents above stove area heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 22405978

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Time Extended

12B-02-4

Detail 22405974

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on prep table Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22405977

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at far end of bar has torn gasket - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22405983

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 22405980

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In make table cooler on cook line by oven - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22405975

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, Panko, flour Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Time Extended

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 22404530

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 00ppm. Dishwasher in kitchen. Advised operator to set up 3bay sink for sanitation Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 22404526

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 22404532

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside reach in freezer in back storage area soiled

16-37-1

Detail 22404527

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have chlorine test strips for dish machine

03F-10-5

Detail 22404534

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has butter on time marked but no written plan. Provided operator with plan. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22404524

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomatoes and bruschetta operator put date Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22404531

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease vents above stove area heavily soiled

24-05-4

Detail 22404533

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

12B-02-4

Detail 22404523

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on prep table Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22404529

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at far end of bar has torn gasket

31B-04-4

Detail 22404535

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink on cook line

29-49-6

Detail 22404528

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In make table cooler on cook line by oven

02D-01-5

Detail 22404525

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, Panko, flour Corrected On-Site

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 21786622

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizing at 0/ppm/chlorine

01C-05-4

Detail 21786621

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Clams, mussels, oysters Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 21786619

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters, clams, mussels. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21786620

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

03F-10-5

Detail 21786616

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21786618

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep area/kitchen

29-09-4

Detail 21786623

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle/broken/kitchen Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21786617

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice/storage area/corrective action taken/operator stored foods properly. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 9

01C-05-4

Detail 21237626

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oysters

01C-03-4

Detail 21237623

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters.

31B-02-4

Detail 21237627

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area/kitchen

31B-03-4

Detail 21237624

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area=kitchen

03F-10-5

Detail 21237628

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter/cookline.

02C-02-5

Detail 21237625

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice/prepared over 24 hours before/ric#4.

29-09-4

Detail 21237630

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle in disrepair. Prep area/kitchen

31B-04-4

Detail 21237629

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area/kitchen

02D-01-5

Detail 21237622

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/cookline/corrective action taken/operator labeled food. Corrected On-Site

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-04-4

Detail 20926047

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: Time Extended

12B-12-5

Detail 20926046

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: Time Extended

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20906435

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish 44/46f, ice added. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 20906437

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Kitchen hand wash sink removed for dish machine and triple sink. Operator to reinstall hand wash sink within 7 days. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 20906436

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20906434

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 20906433

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20906432

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top,of dish machine unclean. Hood filters unclean. Hood dusty. Warning

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

01C-03-4

Detail 20906438

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Time Extended

Jan 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

01C-03-4

Detail 20823142

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 20823143

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Over 50seats on site, including exterior seats added. Seating change Form provided. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Time Extended

Dec 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

01C-03-4

Detail 20696405

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

02B-04-5

Detail 20696411

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Raw shell egg used in caesar dressing. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20696407

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna menu items Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20696404

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test papers available. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20696406

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Was labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20696409

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-09-4

Detail 20696410

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Over 50seats on site, including exterior seats added. Seating change Form provided. Repeat Violation Warning

10-18-5

Detail 20696408

Basic - In use knife dipped in 100ppm Chlorine sanitizer bucket and wiped off for use again. Warning