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RIO BRAVO MEXICAN RESTAURANT GULF BREEZE INC

3755 GULF BREEZE PKWY UNITS I, J, H · GULF BREEZE · Santa Rosa County · FL 32563

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3369235
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8388495
DBPR license6701403

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#7High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple items inside walk in cooler.

#8High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Temperature for the following items inside upright reach in cooler back kitchen. All items held over night. Black beans 67f,

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature for the following items inside upright reach in cooler back kitchen. All items held over night. Black beans 67f. The following items held over night, items held inside walk in cooler: queso 51f, beef 54f, black beans 52f, chicken 49f, **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug fogger stored on shelf with ready to eat items, in back kitchen.

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#13Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

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Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside sugar bin in front kitchen.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler in back kitchen next to side door.

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef inside pot thawing at room temperature.

#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container next to hand washing station front kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.