Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

6347 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Overview

Rio 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.

8Inspections
39Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 4.9 violations / inspection 4.9 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At far end of first bar area.

Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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
— 3 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

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, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville are: Clean multi-use utensils, Allergen awareness, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville had?
Rio Restaurant & Lounge in Jacksonville has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below 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, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
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 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 V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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