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Utica

RIO GRANDE TEX MEX GRILL

3913 ONEIDA STREET, NEW HARTFORD, NY 13413

Last inspected Jan 28, 2026

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Inspection history

  1. Jan 28, 2026

    1 violation
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  2. May 21, 2025

    1 violation
    • 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)
  3. Nov 6, 2024

  4. Jun 5, 2024

    1 violation
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  5. Jun 7, 2023

  6. Nov 16, 2022

    5 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)
    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  7. Feb 14, 2020

    6 violations
    • 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
    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  8. Jul 18, 2019

    3 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • 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
  9. Mar 27, 2019

    4 violations
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • 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.
  10. Aug 7, 2018

  11. Mar 15, 2018

    3 violations
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  12. Jan 12, 2017

    1 violation
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  13. Dec 21, 2016

  14. Jun 14, 2016

    2 violations
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  15. Jun 13, 2016

    7 violations
    • 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: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.
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Hair is improperly restrained
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • 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.
  16. Aug 5, 2015

  17. Jun 18, 2015

    3 violations
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • 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: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.
  18. Oct 8, 2014

    1 violation
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  19. Sep 22, 2014

    9 violations
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Hair is improperly restrained
    • 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 of equipment not clean
    • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  20. Oct 23, 2013

    1 violation
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  21. Feb 4, 2013

    3 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  22. Nov 19, 2012

    3 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  23. Jun 28, 2011

    1 violation
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  24. May 20, 2011

    6 violations
    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
    • 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: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.
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  25. Jul 9, 2010

    2 violations
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Hair is improperly restrained

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Source: New York State Department of Health. Data shown unmodified from the official record. See something wrong? Report a data issue.