Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee
Last inspected:
151 Nw 36 St, Okeechobee, FL 34972Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant in Okeechobee has received 34 inspections since 2016, accumulating 197 violations at an average of 5.8 per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing violations, including proper hand/arm washing and handwashing procedures, appeared in 8 of the past 8 inspections on record, representing a persistent systemic issue. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 4 inspections between 2023 and 2025. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. No emergency closures are documented. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action, though hand washing violations continued to be cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee: Comparison to Okeechobee County Averages
This Facility
5.8
violations / inspection
5.8 violations per inspection
Okeechobee County Avg
5.53
violations / inspection
5.53 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Okeechobee County Avg
0.2
closures / facility
0.2 county average
Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019039437 | $400.00 | Jun 20, 2019 | Tampa | |
| 7--2018035128 | $200.00 | Jun 4, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections37 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 9 inspections29 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee last inspected?
- Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee had?
- Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee find?
- Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee ever been shut down?
- No, Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee been fined?
- Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant LLC in Okeechobee has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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