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Cafe Rumba

A

5940 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale 85308

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11285

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 1, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 29, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 24, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 5, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 5, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Mar 24, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment operating without a certified food manager present.

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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

2025

Sep 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 29, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed heavy black buildup on the ceiling of the fan grate in the main kitchen. Alerted the manager who stated they plan to clean the grate soon. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Mar 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 1, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed food flow and prep procedures around large batch cooked steak. Also discussed various cleaners in the restaurant and hot water regulations. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite.Check out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website. https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Manuel R

2023

Dec 1, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 priority and 0 priority foundation on this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed while on site.Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Each food establishment that provides open foods and/or TCS (Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods, shall have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site during operation hours. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate from an ANSI approved program (see website).https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-RestaurantsAward: A,Signer: Manuel R

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →