Cafe Rio
A2131 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix 85016-4712
Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-53678
Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Aug 11, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC and food safety rep about their cooked meats label changes as well as implementation of new SOPs.
Jun 10, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed need for portable hand sink at all catering events. No catering orders were observed being filled at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed hermetically-sealed packages of raw chicken stored above hermetically sealed packages of sauces. No visible contamination had occured. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Feb 23, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No catering orders at the time of inspection, facility inspection conducted.
2025
Nov 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Food prep for offsite catering was not observed during inspection. Catering equipment was observed to be in good condition.
Aug 27, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
May 22, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Feb 7, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Catering equipment was observed to be in good condition. Catering vehicles were not able to be inspected. Catering orders being prepared during the inspection were only packaged and not intended for transportation alongside personnel equipment for open food service at the end customer.
2024
Dec 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Catering equipment was observed to be in good condition. At this time, employees do not handle open food at point of service for catering orders. Catering vehicles were not onsite during inspection. Establishment currently has work order placed for leak at mop sink faucet.
Sep 17, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Catering food prep for offsite service was not observed during the inspection. Designated catering fleet vehicles could not be accessed at time of inspection. Catering equipment was observed to be good condition during the inspection
Jul 9, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. No food preparation for offsite catering service was observed during the inspection. Vehicle used for transporting catering equipment, food, and personnel was not onsite at time of inspection and could not be examined.
Inspector's notes
Observed small leak underneath hand washing sink closest to cooking equipment such as flat top grill and fryers. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Feb 13, 2024RoutinecleanA
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.Report emailed. 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Elizabeth Zagal
2023
Nov 28, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No caterings at time of inspection. A facility inspection was completed. Report sent via 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Elizabeth Zagal
Aug 16, 2023RoutinecleanA
Of note: Discussed with PIC repairing small leak from plumbing below hand sink next to stove tops and removing drain line extender from plumbing into floor drain next to three compartment sink so that drain line has at least a 1 inch air gap from top of flood rim of floor drain. This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Elizabeth Z.
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →