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Rio Grande Restaurant
4035 JONESBORO RD STE 290 , FOREST PARK, GA 30297 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 12, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B83June 12, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed TCS food items held in grill prep merchandise cooler measuring above 41 degrees F. COS: PIC relocated to walk in cooler. Must take unit out of service for TCS food items and purchase new commercial reach in cooler. Also observed a residential fridge in main kitchen measuring above 41 degrees F and TCS items inside measuring above 41 degrees F. PIC also relocated these items to walk in cooler. Must purchase and replace commercial reach in cooler (not residential or merchandise cooler. Must submit manufacturer specification sheet to health authority. Residential reach in cooler must be taken out of service for TCS food items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed chemical sanitize concentration at 0 ppm chlorine at dish machine. Advised PIC dish machine shall read between 50 - 100 ppm chlorine. Advised to have machine serviced and manually wash dishes. REPEAT. MUST CORRECT BY 6/13/2026.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed scoops with handles facing directly down into bulk food ingredients (sugar & beans.) COS: PIC moved scoops with handles facing bulk food ingredients.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed reach in cooler (merchandise cooler) and residential reach in cooler not maintaining temps 41 degrees F or below. Advised must replace with commercial coolers and submit spec sheet to health authority. MUST NOT USE FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A93June 3, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and menu & labeling.
Observed chemical sanitize concentration at 0 ppm chlorine at dish machine. Advised PIC dish machine shall read between 50 - 100 ppm chlorine. Advised to have machine serviced and manually wash dishes.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed several jugs of expired Borden Milk in walk in cooler. Advised to discard.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”A97December 16, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed freezer door not properly sealing. Advised to repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed employee drink above prep top cooler unit at grill prep and employee belongings on shelves with food in dry storage. Advised to relocate to designated area away from facility food, food prep, and equipment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”A92May 15, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed hand wash sink in main kitchen blocked by trash cans and rolling cart. COS: PIC moved items blocking sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed scoops with handles facing directly down into ice and bulk food ingredients. COS: PIC moved scoops with handles out of ice and bulk food ingredients.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed foil covering some equipment. Advised PIC to remove foil.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed employee drinks in grill area and purse on top of container of drinks in dry storage. Advised PIC to move to designated area.
−1 point · Cited as “null”B81September 25, 20236 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, employee health and pest control.
Observed chemical sanitize concentration at 0 ppm chlorine at dish machine. Advised PIC dish machine shall read between 50 - 100 ppm chlorine. Advised to have machine serviced and manually was dishes.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”PIC unable to provide employee health agreements. Advised PIC conditional employee health agreement forms shall be signed by each employee. Provided copy of conditional employee agreement forms.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed back door open at rear of facility. Advised PIC to close.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed several foods stored uncovered in reach in cooler. COS: PIC covered. Advised PIC all food shall be stored covered between use to prevent contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed raw beef thawing on prep top counter at room temperature. Advised PIC must thaw in walk in/reach in cooler or under running water less than 70 degrees F. COS: PIC put in walk in cooler to thaw.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed employee drinks on prep top cooler at grill. Advised PIC to move to designated area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-031-001451. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.