Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

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Inspection history

1. Jun 3, 2026

   ✓
   3 violations

   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

2. May 15, 2026

   ✕
   10 violations

   • Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
   • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
   • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
   • Critical:Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.
   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
   • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
   • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
   • Critical:Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165�F or above within two hours.

3. Dec 15, 2025

   ✕
   6 violations

   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
   • Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
   • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.

4. Mar 18, 2025

   ✓
   5 violations

   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
   • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
   • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored

5. Oct 3, 2024

   ✕
   4 violations

   • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
   • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
   • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
   • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.

6. Jun 5, 2024

   ✓
   1 violation

   • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred

7. May 15, 2024

   ✕
   8 violations

   • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
   • Critical:Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.
   • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
   • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
   • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
   • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
   • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs

8. Nov 6, 2023

   ✕
   6 violations

   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
   • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
   • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance

9. Apr 7, 2023

   ✓

10. Apr 6, 2023

    ✕
    6 violations

    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.

11. Dec 29, 2022

    ✓
    2 violations

    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

12. Oct 19, 2022

    ✓
    3 violations

    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

13. Jun 28, 2022

    ✓
    5 violations

    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored

14. Oct 28, 2021

    ✓

15. Aug 31, 2021

    ✕
    7 violations

    • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Insects, rodents present
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Critical:Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165�F or above within two hours.
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained

16. Jul 7, 2021

    ✕
    6 violations

    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.
    • Critical:Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165�F or above within two hours.
    • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

17. Nov 3, 2020

    ✓
    1 violation

    • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance

18. Oct 8, 2020

    ✕
    8 violations

    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
    • Critical:Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165�F or above within two hours.

19. Sep 2, 2020

    ✕
    9 violations

    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Critical:Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165�F or above within two hours.
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained

20. Aug 17, 2020

    ✕
    5 violations

    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Critical:Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165�F or above within two hours.
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.

21. Sep 19, 2019

    ✓
    5 violations

    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

22. Aug 12, 2019

    ✕
    16 violations

    • Critical:Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
    • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
    • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Improper thawing procedures used
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

23. Mar 11, 2019

    ✓

24. Jan 29, 2019

    ✕
    6 violations

    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • Critical:Prepared food products contact equipment or work surfaces which have had prior contact with raw foods and where washing and sanitizing of the food contact surface has not occurred to prevent contamination

25. Jan 3, 2019

    ✕
    8 violations

    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Critical:Prepared food products contact equipment or work surfaces which have had prior contact with raw foods and where washing and sanitizing of the food contact surface has not occurred to prevent contamination
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored