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
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer solution tested at 0ppm. Observed empty sanitizer solution bottle connected to the dish machine. Operator replaced with filled sanitizer solution bottle. Dishwasher retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A pan of raw chicken and a pan of raw beef stored over hot dogs and shredded cheese. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet wiping cloths and a spoon observed in the handsink at the front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the employee bathroom. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for salads at the cold buffet. Provided operator Time as Public Health Control. Operator completed and signed form. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 3
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on packaged juices on food storage rack in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. 1. Door gaskets on reach in freezer in the kitchen. 2. Dry pantry shelves in the kitchen.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in an unlabeled container in the kitchen. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:37 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.