Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, showing up six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Okeechobee restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Raw beef in hotel pan stored incorrectly. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Operator is in process of replacing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
90
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cut lettuce. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. Operator has told landlord whom will replace. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. Operator is in process of replacing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
78
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Limes at bar area not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: in customer area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
78
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went outside with gloves on, came back inside, didn't change gloves and took plated food out of warmer. Operator educated employee who took off gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in the triple sink.. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
55
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
58
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Andrea Resendiz
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Taco meat and beans prepared Monday per operator, not date marked. Operator placed date mark on taco meat and beans. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Andrea Resendiz
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair through out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
64
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime , top of microwave soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed stored items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered, chicken in walk in cooler. Operator placed cover on item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant.
How does Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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