Forest Park, Clayton County

Rio Grande Restaurant

4035 JONESBORO RD STE 290 FOREST PARK, GA 30297

Food

Latest score

Jun 12, 2026

City

Forest Park

County

Clayton

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 834 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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. CA: All TCS food items must be cold held at 41 degrees F or below.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoops with handles facing directly down into bulk food ingredients (sugar & beans.) COS: PIC moved scoops with handles facing bulk food ingredients. CA: Keep scoop with handles facing up.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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. CA: All equipment shall be kept in good repair and proper adjustment.

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several jugs of expired Borden Milk in walk in cooler. Advised to discard. CA: time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed freezer door not properly sealing. Advised to repair. CA: Equipment shall be kept in good repair.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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. CA: Use designated areas to prevent cross contamination.

May 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand wash sink in main kitchen blocked by trash cans and rolling cart. COS: PIC moved items blocking sink. CA: Hand wash sink shall be accessible at all times.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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. CA: Keep scoop handles out of food items.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed foil covering some equipment. Advised PIC to remove foil. CA: Equipment shall have surfaces that are made of smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable surfaces.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee drinks in grill area and purse on top of container of drinks in dry storage. Advised PIC to move to designated area. CA: Keep employee personal belongings in designated area away from food prep/storage area.

Sep 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 816 violations

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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.

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

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.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door open at rear of facility. Advised PIC to close. CA: Keep doors closed when not in use.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee drinks on prep top cooler at grill. Advised PIC to move to designated area. CA: Keep employee personal belongings in designated area away from food prep/storage area.