Cafe Rio
A16955 N 75th Ave, Peoria 85382
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-55929
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Sep 2, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jun 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Mar 26, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 11, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the dumpster with the lid in the open position while not in active use. All dumpsters MUST be closed when not in use to prevent pest harborage. Observed that trash has accumulated around the back and sides of the dumpster. Discussed the importance of cleaning loose trash to further mitigate harborage conditions. Open trash will also attract pests to the area. Discussed the importance of keeping in closed, designated containers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.113 - Core: Covering Receptacles
May 20, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked rice (98°F), cooked black beans (120°F), and cooked pinto beans (120°F) hot holding below 135°F in the service prep table. Alerted the manager and reviewed temperature logs. Both beans had been placed in the hot hold less than one hour prior, and the rice had been measured at the correct temperature within the last two hours. The manager decided to discard all improperly held hot items at time of inspection (see embargo). Staff turned up the hot table temperature at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of keeping hot foods above 135°F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Jan 9, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a wiping bucket with a damp cloth inside measuring at 0 PPM of quat sanitizer. After the three-compartment sink was serviced all wiping buckets were remade at the appropriate range of sanitizer. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed the automatic sanitizer dispenser at the three compartment sink with quat sanitizer measuring at 0 PPM. The staff member who was setting up the three-compartment sink was unaware the chemical concentrate was empty. The person in charge switched out the empty chemical concentrate bottle for a new bottle of chemical concentrate, at time of inspection. After servicing the three-compartment sink, the chemical sanitizer was within range. Staff will test the strength of the sanitizer on the first cycle of dishes. Reviewed sanitizer concentration requirements. After a discussion with the person in charge, it was determined that the root cause of the violation was staff training, which resulted in the violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
2024
Oct 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed having a plumber service the ABV backflow preventer on the mop sink. Discussed garbage and grease trap maintenance and access with manager. Discussed frequency of cleaning the floor drains. 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: Marites W
Jan 22, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed proper ware washing procedures with manager. Report emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit cardand 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 changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Reyna Rodriguez
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed ice scoop broken and cracked, cutting boards with significant staining and disrepair as well as broken plastic containers and lids. Manager had replacements for all broken items and discarded old ones during inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 17, 2023RoutinecleanA
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.Verified compliance with variance process via observation of process at time of inspection and review of records from previous dates. 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.Award: A,Signer: Denise Benito
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →