RIVER FRESH CAFE
12117 SW RIVERLAND BLVD, PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34987
License #6605283
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Mixed Health Record
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RIVER FRESH CAFE in PORT ST LUCIE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 4 critical, 3 major, 3 minor.
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The latest inspection on September 24, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 4 critical, 3 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [06-09-2] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. 1 thawed raw tuna cube.
- [31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager placed soap to dispense. And will get batteries.
- [03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided printed copy for garlic butter.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized.
- [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 thawed raw tuna cube.
- [08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with sticker. Education provided and removed by employee.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic Butter 74F cold holding. 2 hours ambient on counter. Employee decided to place on time plan.
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker is in the wrong spot. Education provided to Chef and Maintenance supervisor.
- [03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Garlic Butter 74F cold holding. Time marked.
- [52-10-4] Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Observed 9 cups of orange juice made from fresh squeezed orange juice machine dated for Saturday. Education provided. Manager will work on menu to send over to correct all menus.
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