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Cafe Rio

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2904 S Santan Village Pkwy, Gilbert 85295

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-35335

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

99

Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jul 13, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several metal pans stacked on racks near the 3 compartment with visible water in between the pans. PIC unstacked the pans at time of the inspection. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

Mar 25, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed mop sink faucet AVB leaking at time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2025

Oct 14, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 10, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 7, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Nov 25, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 10, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 17, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.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: Not Participating,Signer: Melisa Spears

2023

Oct 9, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

The correction of violation 46 was done by electronic means. The manager emailed a picture of Quat sanitizer. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Oct 6, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Spoke to the manager on the phone, and the test strips have been ordered but not received. Re-inspection scheduled for 10/12/23.

Sep 28, 2023Routine1 priority3 foundationC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection done with RS#1325Discussed proper wash, rinse, sanitize and air drying of food contact surfaces. Also reviewed allergens and provided a hand out for that and reportable symptoms and diseases. 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: Not Participating,Signer: Jasmin Carranta

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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...........Hand washing sink in the dish wash area hand towel dispenser was not working and paper towel was unavailable. Area was in use at the time of inspection. Manager was instruct to put paper towels at the sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11, P: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food-Contact Surfaces. 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.............Cutting board and knives were observed being dipped into chlorine sanitizer. Discussed with the person in charge to sanitize dishware for the amount of time specified on the label of the chemical. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation8-103.12

Priority Foundation-8-103.12 (B), Pf: Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records. 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/3978/Food-Variances.....A batch of habanero sauce was cooked and in the cooling process at the start of the inspection, but no temperatures were logged. Reviewed HACCP requirements with the person in charge. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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............Establishment is currently using chlorine sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink but only has strips for the quat sanitizer. Provide test strip prior to re-inspection scheduled for 10/06/23. In leu of an onsite re-inspection, proof of purchase of the test strips can be emailed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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