RIO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Health Score — Jacksonville, FL

6347 PHILIPS HWY, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 3
Inspected 8/18/2026
Jacksonville avg 86 / 100
F
39 / 100
Urgent

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Jacksonville restaurants score 86 or above.

3 high-risk issues, 9 moderate issues, 13 minor issues found

Inspected August 18, 2026 Warning Issued

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 1% of restaurants in Jacksonville. The city average ClearScore is 86 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
3
Moderate
9
Minor
13

Violations Found

  • High Risk Approved source ×2
  • High Risk Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
  • Moderate Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory ×2
  • Moderate Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • Moderate Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
  • Moderate Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present ×2
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located ×3
  • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
  • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented ×2
  • Minor Employee personal belongings
  • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
  • Minor Other conditions sanitary and safe operation ×3
  • Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification ×2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — RIO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE's most recent inspection on August 18, 2026 resulted in a warning being issued. Inspectors found 25 violations, including 3 high-risk issues, giving the restaurant a ClearScore of 39/100 (Grade F).

The primary violations at RIO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE on August 18, 2026 were intermediate-level issues (9 moderate violations), which relate to equipment maintenance, hygiene practices, and handling procedures. There were also 3 high-risk and 13 minor violations recorded.

RIO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE was last inspected on August 18, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

RIO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE's ClearScore of 39/100 (Grade F) places it in the bottom 99% of Jacksonville restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

After receiving a warning, RIO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of RIO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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