RIO'S CAFE AND GRILL
3937 N FEDERAL HWY · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33064
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty sanitizer container connected to machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee taking a soiled spoon from the triple sink, rinsing it clean, and then using it immediately after to stir black beans at the cookline. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed trays of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above bucket of beans in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees handling soiled spoon at triple sink in kitchen, then handling cleaned food utensils at cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee visit triple sink at least four times to rinse soiled gloved hands. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of training for chef and cook in kitchen, hired more than 60 days ago. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 3
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets at two reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets at two door reach in freezer in kitchen. 3. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. 4. Heavy grease build up at rear of stove top at cookline in kitchen. 5. Old food debris observed under microwave in kitchen. 6. Heavy food debris observed on drawer tracks and drawers in dry food pantry in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-60-5Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed hole in mesh screening at exit door in kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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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.