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RIO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

6347 PHILIPS HWY, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216

License #2615960

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70 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection
August 18, 2026 · 25 findings · 3 critical
Routine - Food
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1
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0
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The latest inspection on August 18, 2026 shows 18 observation rows: 3 critical, 6 major, and 9 minor.

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  • Disposition: Warning Issued
  • [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Fry pans on storage shelf by cook line, also plates in storage area
  • [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in upright cooler, cook line
  • [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves with old food build up in upright cooler, kitchen
  • [21-45-1] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. 0ppm in bucket by cook line
  • [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 105f chicken in container on grill that is off, 130f rice in warmer, employee turned grill on, got them to 165f
  • [05-03-4] Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Has 100-400f , explained to oprator
  • [11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
  • [14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar and rice in container that has blankets on label, storage shelf
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on shelf above plastic utensils, employee moved it
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish soap by clean pans, cook line, also gloves for food under soap in storage area, employee moved soap
  • [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co by ice bin at bar not secured
  • [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
  • [53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. One manager here, Antynique states expired last month but doesnt have certification
  • [01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Explained to her
  • [36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. A couple by hood, cook line
  • [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked oxtails a couple of days ago, operator date it
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan is dusty in kitchen
  • [11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee here have not done it, emailed agreement
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