RIO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
6347 PHILIPS HWY, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904-379-3462
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 4 visits since February 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Emailed one
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority9 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 25 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar and rice in container that has blankets on label, storage shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 105f chicken in container on grill that is off, 130f rice in warmer, employee turned grill on, got them to 165f
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish soap by clean pans, cook line, also gloves for food under soap in storage area, employee moved soap
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Explained to her
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Explained to her
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. Emailed one
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. One manager here, Antynique states expired last month but doesn't have certification
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. One employee here at bar and 3 for night shift here more than 2 months
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee here have not done it, emailed agreement
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Has 100-400f, explained to oprator
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For lamb chops, emailed and posted one
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked oxtails a couple of days ago, operator date it
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On white powder and raw rice
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co by ice bin at bar not secured
Ceiling tile missing. A couple by hood, cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage by triple sink
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Fry pans on storage shelf by cook line, also plates in storage area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on shelf above plastic utensils, employee moved it
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in upright cooler, cook line
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan is dusty in kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves with old food build up in upright cooler, kitchen
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. 0ppm in bucket by cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered in bulk container, storage shelf, employee stated it's sugar
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple hand wash sinks at bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings in walk in cooler not labeled. Person in charge stated was prepared on Thursday last week.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks not secured at bar area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles over ware washing area and near hood system with water damage
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent over prep table in kitchen with dust build up
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At bar area under soda nozzle due to soda nozzle leaking
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartment sink at bar area with leaking faucet
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water draining onto floor surface. Faucet is leaking under kitchen hand wash sink when water faucet is turn on and running. Standing water on floor under hand wash sink at bar area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.