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Cafe Rio

Fast food or counter · South Jordan, UT

10 inspections

At a glance

CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

What happened?

7 problems found · 2 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Apr 24, 2026

Is that a lot?

Most fast-food and counter places here got 8 to 27 point violations. Cafe Rio got about the same as most.

Compared with 2,086 Salt Lake County fast-food and counter places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.

What was found out about Cafe Rio?

It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.

  1. Marked critical: Cooling Methods 4.3.58**How to fixFix it
  2. Marked critical: Cold food above 41°F 4.3.59*How to fixFix it
  3. Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed 4.4.101How to fixFix it

See all 7 items ↓

Source: Salt Lake County Health Department

We review Salt Lake County health data to make this report. We are not the Salt Lake County Health Department.

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For Cafe Rio's team

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We'll help you get every item done. You don't have to do it alone.

We know an inspection can feel heavy, especially when it's busy.

  1. Fix it together

    Follow the steps for each item, with the rule beside it.

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  3. Show what you did

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Each fix step comes from our free guides, built on the FDA Food Code your state uses.

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Fix and log it: Cold food above 41°F

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Inspections

From Salt Lake County Health Department · 10 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 8, 2026

The county visited 2 times in the last 12 months (2 routine).

Point violations at each routine inspection
Oct 24, 2023: 20Mar 6, 2024: 21Jul 17, 2024: 39Dec 3, 2024: 28Apr 14, 2025: 17Nov 3, 2025: 10Apr 24, 2026: 14Follow-up visit, Aug 1, 2024Follow-up visit, Aug 13, 202420101420232026

The county inspects each food place one to three times a year. It does not say when it will come. How often depends on the place's risk level. Level 1: once a year. Level 2: every 9 months. Level 3: twice a year. Level 4: three times a year. A complaint can bring another visit.

Every visit

  1. LatestApr 24, 2026Routine inspection14 points

    This one: 14 points, inspected Apr 24, 2026.

    7 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

    • Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department

      Cooling Methods

      The department's words

      4.3.58** Cooling Methods

      Potentially hazardous food is being cooled in deep containers. (Cut lettuce stored in deep containers)

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department

      Cold food above 41°F

      The department's words

      4.3.59* Cold Holding

      Cut lettuce is being held at 50°F in the walk in cooler.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

      Food Code 3-501.16(A)(2) · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      If food is out of range

      • Hot food below 135°F for less than 2 hours: reheat to 165°F.
      • Cold food above 41°F for less than 2 hours: chill it right away.
      • Unknown time or longer: throw it out.

      Which foods need temperature control (TCS)

      3 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide

      Hot and cold holding

      The full guide has 3 more parts. Sign up to open the full guide in the app.

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Cafe Rio? Fix it

    Non-critical (5)

    • Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed

      The department's words

      4.4.101 Equipment and Utensils-Air-Drying Required

      Food equipment is not being air dried before being nested together.

      Food Code 4-901.11 · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom

      Utensils and dishes stored clean and dry

      In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Cafe Rio? Fix it

    • Equipment in poor repair

      The department's words

      4.4.63 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

      Gaskets are damaged on a refrigerator unit.

      Food Code 4-101.11 · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken

      Equipment in good repair

      In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Cafe Rio? Fix it

    • Equipment in poor repair

      The department's words

      4.4.64 Cutting Surfaces

      A cutting board is scored.

      Food Code 4-101.11 · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken

      Equipment in good repair

      In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Cafe Rio? Fix it

    • Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures (Non-critical)

      The department's words

      4.5.13 Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures (Non-critical)

      A shutoff valve is installed downstream from the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink. (Spray nozzle attached to the hose on the mop sink faucet)

    • Hood filters need cleaning

      The department's words

      4.6.43 Cleaning Ventilation Systems-Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

      Ceiling air vents are dusty in the dish area.

      Food Code 6-501.14 · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Hood filters

      Hood filters clean

      In CleanCleaver: Hood filters

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Cafe Rio? Fix it

  2. EarlierNov 3, 2025Routine inspection10 points

    5 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

  3. EarlierApr 14, 2025Routine inspection17 points

    13 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

  4. EarlierDec 3, 2024Routine inspection28 points

    11 violations listed, 4 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

  5. EarlierAug 13, 2024Follow-up inspectionRe-checked earlier items

    2 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

  6. EarlierAug 1, 2024Follow-up inspectionRe-checked earlier items

    5 violations listed, 4 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

  7. EarlierJul 17, 2024Routine inspection39 points

    13 violations listed, 7 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

  8. EarlierApr 24, 2024Critical Item9 points

    2 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

  9. EarlierMar 6, 2024Routine inspection21 points

    12 violations listed, 3 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

  10. EarlierOct 24, 2023Routine inspection20 points

    18 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

Source: Salt Lake County Health Department. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)

What you can do

As a customer of Cafe Rio, you can:

  1. Learn how these get fixed

    Free, step-by-step guides for each item.

    • Cold food above 41°F Read the free guide
    • Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
    • Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
    • Hood filters need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Hood filters

    Open the steps here

  2. Call Cafe Rio

    Ask for the manager. Cafe Rio can only fix what it knows about.

    Call Cafe Rio: (801) 818-2870

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About this record

Open the county's Inspection Reports, choose Food Service, and search for the name.

Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.

Zero points means the inspector found no problems. Salt Lake County adds points for each problem. Big ones, the kind most likely to make someone sick, add more.

Each violation the inspector finds adds 1, 3 or 6 points, by how likely it is to cause illness. The points add up to the inspection score. The county uses no letter grade.

Listed as
Restaurants: non-plated
Inspection type
Routine inspection
Result
14 points
Source
Salt Lake County Health Department

This is not an official ranking or grade. See the official source: Salt Lake County Health Department (opens the department's site) .

Information on this page may be out of date. Check the original source to confirm.

Questions about Cafe Rio

When was Cafe Rio last inspected?

The county last inspected Cafe Rio on Apr 24, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Cafe Rio?

The county listed 7 violations on Apr 24, 2026: Cooling Methods; Cold food above 41°F; and Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed, and 4 more.

How often does Salt Lake County inspect restaurants?

The county inspects each food place one to three times a year. It does not say when it will come. How often depends on the place's risk level. Level 1: once a year. Level 2: every 9 months. Level 3: twice a year. Level 4: three times a year. A complaint can bring another visit.

What does a critical item mean?

Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. On Apr 24, 2026, the county marked 2 as critical.

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