La Riviera
123 NE 20 Ave Ste 15, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 · Permanent Food Service · License 1622943
F
Grade F
Safety score 43 of 100
Latest visit, Sep 5, 2026: 0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic violations.
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 3 routine inspection3 high priority (half: fixed at a follow-up on Sep 5), 4 intermediate, 8 basic-32
- Emergency closure on Sep 3, since reopenedReduced from 35 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-15
- Emergency closure in the last 90 daysOrdered closed on Sep 4-10
- Safety score43
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visits
Routine inspection · Sep 3, 2026
Follow-up visit · Sep 5, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
- Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- Basic: Interior of toaster oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in kitchen.
- Water source
- Intermediate: No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
- Intermediate: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
- Handwash sinks and supplies
- Basic: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Follow-up visit · Sep 4, 2026 Still closed
The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.
- Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- Basic: Interior of toaster oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in kitchen. Observed same.
- Water source
- Intermediate: No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed same.
- Intermediate: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed same.
- Handwash sinks and supplies
- Basic: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Observed same.
- Restrooms
- Basic: Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. Observed same.
- Insects, rodents, pests and animals
- High priority: Live, small flying insects found. 1. Observed approximately 25 live, small flying insects resting on walls in dining area, kitchen/prep area, and on triple sink and pictures hanging on walls. 2. Observed approximately 10 live, small flying insects flying around front counter and garbage cans in kitchen.
- High priority: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches crawling under triple sink in kitchen.
- Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation
- Basic: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed same.
First visit · Sep 3, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
- Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
- Intermediate: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon milk opened yesterday at 8am, stored in reach in cooler in kitchen with no date marking.
- Food protection and cross-contamination
- Basic: Food stored on floor. Observed bagged flour and packaged sugar stored directly on floor in dry storage area.
- Handwashing and hygienic practices
- High priority: Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shells at front counter and then handle cleaned food utensils without first handwashing.
- Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry
- Basic: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees preparing food and handling food utensils without wearing hair restraints.
- Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- Basic: Interior of toaster oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in kitchen.
- Clean equipment storage and air drying
- Basic: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed knives and forks stored not inverted or protected at food prep table in kitchen.
- Water source
- Intermediate: No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at the triple sink 80°F in kitchen.
- Intermediate: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at the hand sink 80°F in kitchen.
- Handwash sinks and supplies
- Basic: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
- Restrooms
- Basic: Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
- Insects, rodents, pests and animals
- High priority: Live, small flying insects found. 1. Observed 2 live, small, flying insects resting on cocoa and cold brew bags in kitchen. 2. Observed 2 live, small, flying insects resting on glove box and food service paper box in kitchen. 3. Observed approximately 7 live, small, flying insects flying at front counter and in dining area. 4. Observed approximately 26 live, small, flying insects resting on wall and shelving above triple sink in kitchen. 5. Observed 3 live, small, flying insects resting on food prep table legs in kitchen. 6. Observed 8 live, small, flying insects resting on wall next to dish machine in kitchen.
- Basic: Dead roaches on premises. 1. Observed bucket of clear liquid with dead roach floating in it under prep table in kitchen.
- High priority: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed 1 live roach under triple sink in kitchen. 2. Observed 4 live roaches under hand sink at front counter kitchen.
- Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation
- Basic: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Observed build up of old food debris under two door reach in cooler in kitchen.
- Manager certification and employee training
- Intermediate: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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