Cafe Rio

2501 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix 85085

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-43894

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

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

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

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed Time control record keeping and procedures with manager on duty

Apr 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed raw over ready to eat separation for continued training with manager on duty.

2025

Sep 11, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed differences between time control and temperature control for safety.

May 23, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection report delivered via e-mail.

Jan 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 16, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Jul 22, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 11, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a (n) ___B Grade and had _1__ Priority, __1_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 0.25,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - MB,Signer: GILBERTO RIVERA

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

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. Fresh strawberries with excessive grey fuzzy organic matter and evidence of spoilage in walk in refrigerator. Employee disposed of strawberries. Discussed importance of checking produce to insure product integrity and safety in order to prevent foodborne illness. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#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. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in service area across from tortilla production. Employee retrieved paper towels. Discussed importance of maintaining paper towels at all hand wash sinks to encourage hand washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 2, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a (n) ___A Grade and had _0__ Priority, __0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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.Inspected with inspector Aaron House, badge #151.Award: A,Signer: SULEIMA ALARCON

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →