Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
330 N Sandhill Blvd Ste 330d, Mesquite, NV 89027
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Last inspected Jan 15, 2026: passed with 5 violations, 1 critical.
- Passed 3 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
- Keeps coming up: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated., cited 2 times, plus 6 other repeat issues.
- 2 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2026
- Passed Jan 15
Routine Inspection
5 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Hot and cold running water from approved source as required.
- Minor Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
- Minor Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
- Minor Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
- Minor Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
- 2025
- Passed Jan 10
Routine Inspection
6 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
- Minor Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
- Minor Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
- Minor Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
- Minor Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
- Minor Personal cleanliness maintained. Personal effects properly stored.
- 2024
- Passed Apr 25
Re-inspection
No violations
- Failed Apr 17
Routine Inspection
14 violations, 2 critical
- Critical TCS food at proper temperatures.
- Critical Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
- Minor Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
- Minor Grade card posted conspicuously. Consumer advisory as required.
- Minor Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
- Minor Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
- Minor Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
- Minor Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
- Minor Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
- Minor Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
- Minor TCS food labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly. Records, logs, policies, and procedures maintained and available when required.
- Minor Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
- Minor Signs and certifications as required.
- Minor Personal cleanliness maintained. Personal effects properly stored.
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