RIO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
6347 PHILIPS HWY · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Sugar and rice in container that has blankets on label, storage shelf
03B-01-6High Priority – 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 **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish soap by clean pans, cook line, also gloves for food under soap in storage area, employee moved soap **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 9
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Explained to her
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Explained to her
11-27-4Intermediate – 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 **Corrected On-Site**
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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 doesn't have certification
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. One employee here at bar and 3 for night shift here more than 2 months **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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
05-03-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Has 100-400f , explained to oprator
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For lamb chops, emailed and posted one **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On white powder and raw rice
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co by ice bin at bar not secured
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. A couple by hood, cook line
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage by triple sink **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – 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 **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – 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 **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in upright cooler, cook line
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan is dusty in kitchen
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves with old food build up in upright cooler, kitchen
21-45-1Basic – 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
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered in bulk container, storage shelf, employee stated it's sugar
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:18 PM.
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.