At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
36point violations
16 problems found · 3 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Jul 9, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most fast-food and counter places here got 8 to 27 point violations. Cafe Rio Mexican Grill got more than 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 Mexican Grill?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- Marked critical: Cold food above 41°F 4.3.59*How to fixFix it
- Marked critical: Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right 4.4.76*How to fixFix it
- Marked critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning 4.4.82*How to fixFix it
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.
Visit them directly at saltlakecounty.gov (opens the department's site) · How we review
For Cafe Rio Mexican Grill's team
Is this your place?
Welcome, Cafe Rio Mexican Grill. We'll walk through this together, one item at a time. To log the fixes, claim Cafe Rio Mexican Grill first; we check that you run it.
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This is my place: claim Cafe Rio Mexican GrillWe'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.
Fix it together
Follow the steps for each item, with the rule beside it.
Next: Cold food above 41°FThe county found: “Shredded cheese is being held at 45°F in the make table.”
First step: If food is out of range
Then the next one: Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
Log it
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Show what you did
Saying what you fixed, in your own words, builds trust. Families and regulars respect a kitchen that owns it and fixes it.
Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 4-603.16.
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Fix and log it: Cold food above 41°F
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If food is out of range
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Inspections
From Salt Lake County Health Department · 10 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 8, 2026
The county visited 3 times in the last 12 months (2 routine, 1 other).
Fewer point violations than last time (45 → 36). That takes a team.
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
LatestJul 9, 2026Routine inspection36 points
This one: 36 points, inspected Jul 9, 2026.
16 violations listed, 4 marked critical.
Critical (3)
Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department
The department's words
4.3.59* Cold Holding
Shredded cheese is being held at 45°F in the make table.
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
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Are you Cafe Rio Mexican Grill? Fix it
Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
4.4.76* Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization, Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
Sanitizer concentration in the 3-compartment sink is too strong.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 4-602.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Clean first, then sanitize
- 1. Scrape off food.
- 2. Wash with detergent and warm water.
- 3. Rinse off the soap (soap weakens sanitizer).
From Food Code 4-603.16
When to clean food-contact surfaces
4 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide
Cleaning vs sanitizing, and sanitizer strengths
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Are you Cafe Rio Mexican Grill? Fix it
Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department
Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning
The department's words
4.4.82* Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning
Surfaces are unclean around the soda dispenser nozzles. Signage and lighting above the food preparation line is dirty.
Cited 2 times
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Non-critical (9)
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
Are you Cafe Rio Mexican Grill? Fix it
Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storage
The department's words
4.4.105 Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storage
Single service items on the food preparation line are not inverted to prevent contamination.
Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning (Non-Critical)
The department's words
4.4.82 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning (Non-Critical)
Shelves in the dry storage room are dirty to sight and touch.
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
4.4.85 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces-Cleaning
There is an accumulation of food debris under the grill. Exterior surfaces of cooking equipment are dirty.
Cited 2 times
Food Code 4-602.13 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
Shelves, handles and outsides of equipment clean
In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
Are you Cafe Rio Mexican Grill? Fix it
No backflow test on file
The department's words
4.5.30 System Maintained in Good Repair Non-critical
The 3-compartment sink faucet is leaking. The faucet is leaking on the 2-compartment food preparation sink.
Cited 2 times
Food Code 5-205.15 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
Backflow test on file
In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
4.6.1 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas
Various floor surfaces are not smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent.
Food Code 6-101.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
4.6.40 Repairing-Physical Facilities
Various walls are damaged.
Food Code 6-101.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Are you Cafe Rio Mexican Grill? Fix it
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
4.6.41 Cleaning-Frequency and Restrictions
The floor is dirty in various areas. Walls are dirty in various areas.
Cited 2 times
Food Code 6-101.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Are you Cafe Rio Mexican Grill? Fix it
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
4.6.5 Floor and Wall Junctures-Coved and Enclosed or Sealed
Not all floor/wall junctures are coved and sealed. (Damaged coving)
Food Code 6-101.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Are you Cafe Rio Mexican Grill? Fix it
EarlierApr 14, 2026Critical Item0 points
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierFeb 13, 2026Routine inspection45 points
18 violations listed, 6 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierSep 29, 2025Routine inspection28 points
11 violations listed, 4 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierMay 22, 2025Routine inspection22 points
12 violations listed, 2 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierJan 13, 2025Routine inspection12 points
7 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierAug 27, 2024Routine inspection23 points
8 violations listed, 3 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierNov 1, 2023Routine inspection33 points
25 violations listed, 3 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierNov 3, 2022Routine inspection14 points
9 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierJul 20, 2022Routine inspection11 points
6 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 Mexican Grill, you can:
Learn how these get fixed
Free, step-by-step guides for each item.
- Cold food above 41°F Read the free guide
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right Read the free guide
- Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
- Shelves and surfaces need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
- No backflow test on file In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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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
- 36 points
- Source
- Salt Lake County Health Department
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