Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant Gulf Breeze
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant Gulf Breeze has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant Gulf Breeze's latest score of 64 falls below the Gulf Breeze average of 94. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
64
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
86
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers inside walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
90
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of steak over box produce. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing station in kitchen adjacent to upright oven. Two compartment sink put in place of hand washing station. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasons bins underneath table.
02D-01-5
70
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Queso 56/55/67/63f inside walk in cooler.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pre cook fish inside walk in cooler.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Queso 56/55/67/63f inside walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food containers in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple items inside hand washing station at bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin on cook line.
02D-01-5
47
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple items inside walk in cooler.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Temperature for the following items inside upright reach in cooler back kitchen. All items held over night. Black beans 67f,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature for the following items inside upright reach in cooler back kitchen. All items held over night. Black beans 67f. The following items held over night, items held inside walk in cooler: queso 51f, beef 54f, black beans 52f, chicken 49f, **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug fogger stored on shelf with ready to eat items, in back kitchen.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside sugar bin in front kitchen.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler in back kitchen next to side door.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef inside pot thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container next to hand washing station front kitchen.
02D-01-5
29
May 2, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed multiple air conditioning vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Upon inspection observed multiple kitchen floor tiles damaged and broken throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed multiple sauces stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed unsealed floor throughout kitchen floor.
36-02-5
82
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Following items held less than 4hrs: milk 54f, steak 48f, shrimp 46f, cheese 50f, refried beans 57f,
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee sweeping cook line after the task was completed, employee started to prepare food.
12A-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple containers inside sugar bin.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons and forks inside dish rack.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone inside utensil.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Back kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Vegetables oil on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing station next to ice bin.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin next to tea dispenser.
02D-01-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatulas
14-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant Gulf Breeze last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant Gulf Breeze on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant Gulf Breeze?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant Gulf Breeze.
How does Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant Gulf Breeze compare to other restaurants in Gulf Breeze?
Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant Gulf Breeze most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Gulf Breeze average of 94.
Has Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant Gulf Breeze's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant Gulf Breeze have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant Gulf Breeze means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant Gulf Breeze inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant Gulf Breeze is inspected around three times per year on average.
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