Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach

Last inspected:

2401 N Ocean Ave, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Overview

Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach has accumulated 388 violations across 50 inspections since 2017, averaging 7.8 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. Fire inspections documented 11 to 15-pound propane tanks stored inside the building's storage area, a hazard cited on multiple occasions in 2023. The restaurant has faced 6 disciplinary actions totaling $2,640 in fines, with the largest single penalty at $1,240. Recent enforcement activity intensified in 2025, with five inspections between February and September finding repeated high-priority violations related to management awareness and employee health reporting.

Most recent closure: January 18, 2024 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

50Inspections
388Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$2,640in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 7.8 violations / inspection 7.8 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 12:06:00

Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)

Total fines on record: $2,640.00

Disciplinary action history for Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025061662 Jul 23, 2025 Tampa
2--2025027889 Mar 18, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
2--2024018769 $800.00 Mar 19, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2023017283 $1,240.00 Feb 21, 2023 District 8
2--2019030857 $400.00 May 31, 2019 Miami (Doral)
2--2019015413 $200.00 Mar 13, 2019 Miami (Doral)

Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. At storage area; 11/15lb propane tanks located inside building. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: At storage area; 11/15lb propane tanks located inside building.

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. At storage area; 11/15lb propane tanks located inside building.

Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (50)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 11 inspections36 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 9 inspections38 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 8 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 6 inspections61 violations · 43 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach last inspected?
Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach last shut down?
Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach was last shut down on January 18, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach are: Management awareness, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach had?
Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach has had 50 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach find?
Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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.
Has Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,640.00 in fines.
How much has Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach been fined?
Johnny Longboats in Riviera Beach has been fined a total of $2,640.00 across 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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