Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
6347 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32216Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville has recorded 39 violations across 8 inspections between March 2021 and August 2025, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection—consistent with Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 4 separate inspections (2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025), representing a recurring management issue. Handwashing and proper cooking temperature violations also surfaced repeatedly across the inspection history. No emergency closures have been issued. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone during a February 2022 inspection. The most recent inspection on August 18, 2025 yielded 15 violations but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 18, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Allergen awareness.
- How many health inspections has Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville had?
- Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville find?
- Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on August 18, 2026 with 25 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: South Beach Lounge Restaurant (2022).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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