How many health inspections has RIVERWALK CAFE had?

RIVERWALK CAFE has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has RIVERWALK CAFE ever been shut down?

No, RIVERWALK CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at RIVERWALK CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at RIVERWALK CAFE are: Management awareness, Proper sanitizing, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

RIVERWALK CAFE

201 SW ST LUCIE AVE, Stuart, FL 34994

Martin County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CALLIE GIRL INC · License: SEA5300645

RIVERWALK CAFE in Stuart, FL has 25 inspections on record with 131 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

131Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 29, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Jan 29, 2025 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 12, 2024 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 11, 2024 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V49 Non-food contact surfaces

Apr 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Oct 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Mar 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Mar 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Jan 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

May 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jun 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

Oct 31, 2019 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

May 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jul 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Nov 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

May 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Sep 28, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

RIVERWALK CAFE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Martin County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.76.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has RIVERWALK CAFE had?: RIVERWALK CAFE has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has RIVERWALK CAFE ever been shut down?: No, RIVERWALK CAFE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at RIVERWALK CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at RIVERWALK CAFE are: Management awareness, Proper sanitizing, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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