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RIO BRAZILIAN GRILL

628 W LANCASTER BLVD · Lancaster
93 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
819393
Jan '24Feb '24
Last inspected Feb 2024. The score may be out of date, and the place may have closed.
A surprise inspection on Jan 2024 scored 81, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 93 above is the owner-requested re-check on Feb 2024.
What the surprise visit found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 11 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F009 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can spread germs between foods, so this one matters for safety.
LA County code F014 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
93 · Feb '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 5 minor or admin
81 · Jan '24 · 3 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 2 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 93, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 81 with a severe issue: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Feb 2, 2024
An inspection is a snapshot of one day. A clean score isn't a guarantee, and a low one doesn't mean you'll get sick. Official LA County Public Health data, translated, not changed.