Rio Grande #2

185 S State St, Lyons, GA 30436
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Rio Grande #2, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot and cold water available” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Lyons facility scores 88, putting Rio Grande #2 on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINK HAVING ISSSUES WITH HOT WATER DUE TO KNOB MESSED UP. CA: HOT WATER NEES TO BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WITH MIN 100 DEGREES WATER FOR HANDWASHING. GET FIXED ASAP!!!
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOODS ABOVE THE FRYERS DRIPPING GREASE. CA: PLEASE CLEAN HOODS TO SIGHT AND TOUCH AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND ANOTHER WITH LONG NAILS NOT WEARING GLOVES. CA: EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS/CLEANING DISHES NEED A HAIRNET IF HAIR IS LONGER THAN 1/2. GLOVES NEEDED AT ALL TIMES IF LONGER THAN FINGERTIPS OR PAINTED. COS: GLOVES & HAIRNET PUT ON.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
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Dec 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOODS ABOVE THE FRYERS DRIPPING GREASE. CA: PLEASE CLEAN HOODS TO SIGHT AND TOUCH AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINK HAVING ISSSUES WITH HOT WATER DUE TO KNOB MESSED UP. CA: HOT WATER NEES TO BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WITH MIN 100 DEGREES WATER FOR HANDWASHING. GET FIXED ASAP!!!
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND ANOTHER WITH LONG NAILS NOT WEARING GLOVES. CA: EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS/CLEANING DISHES NEED A HAIRNET IF HAIR IS LONGER THAN 1/2. GLOVES NEEDED AT ALL TIMES IF LONGER THAN FINGERTIPS OR PAINTED. COS: GLOVES & HAIRNET PUT ON.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
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May 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS BESIDE DRINK MACHINE UP FRONT. CA: ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rio Grande #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rio Grande #2 on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rio Grande #2?

Across the inspection record, “hot and cold water available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rio Grande #2.

How does Rio Grande #2 compare to other restaurants in Lyons?

Rio Grande #2 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lyons average of 88.

Has Rio Grande #2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rio Grande #2 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rio Grande #2 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 Grande #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rio Grande #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.