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RIO'S CAFE AND GRILL

3937 N FEDERAL HWY · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33064

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3396293
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8619473
DBPR license1616215

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Three live roaches behind hand sink faucet in kitchen. 2. One live roach in storage drawer under hand sink in kitchen. 3. One live roach in boxed foil on counter by hand wash sink in kitchen. 4. One live roach in dry storage cabinet in kitchen. 5. One live roach in water heater pan, next to cook line in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: 1. One live roach on cabinet drawer with coffee and single serve trays at front counter. 3. Three live roaches on floor at front counter. **Time Extended**

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1. Two dead roaches behind hand sink cabinet in kitchen. 2. Three dead roaches in cabinet under hand sink in kitchen. 3. One dead roach next to reach in cooler at the front counter. 4. One dead roach in light shield in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: 1. One dead roach observed on floor in prep area of kitchen. 2. One dead roach observed underneath triple sink in kitchen. **Time Extended**

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters in kitchen. 2. Hood in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters in kitchen. 2. Hood in kitchen. **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.