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RIO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

9150 BAYMEADOWS RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3667294
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13526365
DBPR license2608576

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed one egg sac in not in use ice cream cabinet. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority28-26-5

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up through/ standing at drain in hotel side of hallway by access to kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box stored at hand wash sink by dishmachine. Observed rags stored in hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge began removing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for employees working at establishment for longer than 60 days. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Two paper towel dispensers not functioning in kitchen. Person in charge tried to fix during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed large amount of dead roaches in glue trap on hotel side of hallway that leads into kitchen. Person in charge discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated at floor on cook line. Ceiling tile missing in cage area where single service items are stored. Standing water observed on floor by walk in cooler near floor drain. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic33-15-4

Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster missing lids and drain plug. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed large amount of grease on ground around back dumpster area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of not in use oven where door meets exterior with grease buildup. Right side cook line with grease buildup on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple cases of single service items stored on floor in cage in kitchen, in back office/ liquor storage area. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.