Cafe Rio
A2712 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85257
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-01946
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jul 16, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed build-up occurring on the lime juicer located next to the prep sinks. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC had the juicer cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Feb 26, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed two small containers of corn salsa on the to-go and in-house lines with a 55*F temperature, per PIC had been made 3 hours prior. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. The PIC placed the containers into the walk-in to finish the cooling process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
2025
Oct 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 1, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.PIC stated that facility is no longer using process that variance was approved for. Inspection report delivered via e-mail.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw beef and shredded cheese stored at 58 F in a reach-in cooler at prep area. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Person in charge stated that TCS foods had been removed from walk-in cooler 2.5 hours prior. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed tub of salt in kitchen without label. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. Person in charge properly labeled tub. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector's notes
Observed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket at 50ppm quaternary ammonium. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Jan 22, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed in the rear of the facility the ice dispenser had a food employee cup on top without a lid and straw.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. The PIC discarded food employee's cup.
Inspector's notes
Observed spray bottle of degreaser without a common label name on the counter in the center of the kitchen.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. The PIC labeled the spray bottle with the common name of chemical and placed it in the chemical storage area.
2024
Aug 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine Inspection Report was emailed.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 4,Signer: Maria Villau
Jan 25, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Reviewed HACCP procedures for Cook Chill process including records on 1/3, 1/11, and 1/18. Inspection conducted with R.S. 1197. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 5,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Blanca Lopez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.---Observed gloved employee handling raw beef at the grill station and proceed to handle clean equipment and utensils at the prep line near the drive thru. Immediately instructed PIC to have employee remove gloves and wash hands. Discussed the spread of contamination with the PIC and cleaning process for contaminated surfaces. Reviewed hand washing rules with the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.---Observed 10+ whole onions in two different plastic containers above the produce wash area with organic matter. Produce must be safe and unadulterated. PIC discarded all onions with organic matter at time of inspection (see embargo form). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Jul 24, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Notes: 1. Sealing for floor in dining area has been completed.2. An ASSE 1022 dual check valve for the tea brewer has been installed.All pending items from the plan and review Final Construction report have been completed. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Blanca Lopez
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 →