Rio Bravo
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
50
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Rio Bravo stretching back to 2022. On Aug 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “working containers of food removed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 95, which Rio Bravo's 50 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
67
Jun 5, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed sewage on ground from two locations. 1st location: sewage actively leaking on ground from drain underneath old loading dock behind building leading to storm drain. 2nd location: underneath steps directly behind back door of establishment draining into overflow parking lot. **Repeat Violation**
28-13-5
86
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures for the following items Items held more than four hours in reach in cooler on cook line. Beef 57f, Pork 57f, pico 51f, fried rice 48f, diced tomatoes 48f Operator voluntarily discarded items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredient bins in kitchen.
02D-01-5
67
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored inside hand washing stations at bar. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in freezer door latch.
36-51-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning bin in back kitchen.
02D-01-5
70
Oct 26, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing food mixer in hand washing station.
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers in back kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside containers in back kitchen.
14-01-5
78
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Mar 28, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee on cook line put raw shrimp on grill then proceeded to put ready to eat chicken on grill **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touch towel and apron with gloves on after touching raw item. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef stored next to bread inside reach in cooler. Bread not covered nor beef to prevent cross contamination.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Following items held less than 4hrs: chicken 56f, beef 54f, shrimp 57f, beef 68, sausage links 54f. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Violation will be addressed on call back.
53B-05-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of beef and sausage thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
06-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
45
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rio Bravo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rio Bravo on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rio Bravo?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rio Bravo.
How does Rio Bravo compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Rio Bravo most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Rio Bravo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rio Bravo have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rio Bravo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Rio Bravo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rio Bravo is inspected around five times per year on average.
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