El Rio

2914 Optimist Dr, Marianna, FL 32448
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at El Rio, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Stored food not covered” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Marianna restaurant scene, where the average is 93, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Stored food not covered. Food stored in walk in cooler not covered for protection manager covered beans and rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
95
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 1 unlabeled container with white powdery substance inside. Owner labeled container as slat at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
95
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions and container of ground beef packages stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in sink thawing in water not proper method.
06-01-5
90
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Manager stated salsa was removed from refrigerator at 11:00 and it is 12:03 still under 4 hour time window. Manager put time on salsa. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like build up in interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese dip in walk in cooler with no lid for protection. Manager placed lid on product. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor next to fryer in box. Observed tomatoes and lettuce in buckets stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed refried beans in walk in cooler with no cover for protection.
08B-12-5
86
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rio on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rio?

Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Rio.

How does El Rio compare to other restaurants in Marianna?

El Rio most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Marianna average of 93.

Has El Rio's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rio have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Rio 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 El Rio inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Rio is inspected around three times per year on average.