RIO BONITO GRILL
150 FOUNTAINS WAY STE 8 · ST. JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259
Inspection Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beans (47F – Cooling over 6 hours) in very deep, covered, plastic container in standing reach in cooler in prep area, per employee beans where cooked yesterday without any additional preparation today.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked beans (47F – Cooling over 6 hours) in very deep, covered, plastic container in standing reach in cooler in prep area, per employee beans where cooked yesterday without any additional preparation today.
03B-15-5High Priority – Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (120F – Hot Holding) sitting in very shallow pan in front counter steam well, per employee items where placed there less then 1 hour ago. rice (89F – Hot Holding) sitting out on prep table in middle of kitchen, per employee rice is left to sit out until used to refill the front line buffet and rice cooked less then 1 hour ago.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken salad (44F – Cold Holding) in overfilled containers at front counter, per employee all items have been in there for less then 1 hour.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple spray bottles of window cleaner, sanitizer,and all purpose cleaner stored on rack at front counter with wrapped utensils and napkins, chemicals removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
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.
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked beans (47F – Cooling over 6 hours) in very deep, covered, plastic container in standing reach in cooler in prep area, per employee beans where cooked yesterday without any additional preparation today.
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of any manager certification on site for anyone. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips of any kind available.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for any employees in establishment. **Warning**
Basic 4
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and drink in plastic bottles in prep area. Case of water in back storage area.
08B-29-4Basic – Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. Bags of unwashed celery and lettuce stored over containers of cooked chicken and beans in standing reach in cooler in prep area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station by triple sink
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of gloves and to go trays on floor in back storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:13 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.