Riva in Longboat Key
Last inspected:
1601 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228Riva in Longboat Key recorded 3 inspections between August 2024 and September 2025, with 10 total violations. The most recent inspection on September 8, 2025 identified 5 high-priority violations including employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and approved food source issues, along with 1 intermediate and 3 basic violations. A March 2025 inspection documented 5 high-priority violations covering management awareness, proper hand and arm washing, contamination control, shell stock requirements, and time as a control measure. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. All inspections were completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Riva in Longboat Key: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Riva in Longboat Key: Full Inspection History — DBPR (4)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Riva in Longboat Key: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Riva in Longboat Key last inspected?
- Riva in Longboat Key was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Riva in Longboat Key?
- The most frequently cited violations at Riva in Longboat Key are: Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Riva in Longboat Key had?
- Riva in Longboat Key has had 4 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Riva in Longboat Key find?
- Riva in Longboat Key was most recently inspected on April 13, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Riva in Longboat Key ever been shut down?
- No, Riva in Longboat Key has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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