Rito's Mexican Food
A15643 N Reems Rd, Surprise 85374
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-72062
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
May 27, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed air space requirements.
2025
Dec 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 9, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Aug 28, 2025Re-Inspection1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS food items stored in prep refrigerator measuring above temperature. Items such as diced tomato, shredded lettuce, various items stuffed with cooked meat measured with internal temperatures ranging between 48-52 degrees F. All items had been prepped or re-stocked within 2 hours and moved to a working prep refrigerator to rapidly cool and maintain proper temperature of 41 degrees F or below. Discussed cold holding requirements. Prep refrigerator is required for the flow of business. 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 TCS food items stored in prep refrigerator measuring above temperature. Items such as diced tomato, shredded lettuce, various items stuffed with cooked meat measured with internal temperatures ranging between 48-52 degrees F. All items had been prepped or re-stocked within 2 hours and moved to a working prep refrigerator to rapidly cool and maintain proper temperature of 41 degrees F or below. Discussed cold holding requirements. Prep refrigerator is required for the flow of business. Unit will not be used until in good repair. A re-inspection will be conducted within 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
Aug 20, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS food items stored in prep refrigerator measuring above temperature. Items such as diced tomato, shredded lettuce, various items stuffed with cooked meat measured with internal temperatures ranging between 46-50 degrees F. See embargo list for details. Discussed cold holding requirements. Prep refrigerator is required for the flow of business. 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 TCS food items stored in prep refrigerator measuring above temperature. Items such as diced tomato, shredded lettuce, various items stuffed with cooked meat measured with internal temperatures ranging between 46-50 degrees F. See embargo list for details. Discussed cold holding requirements. Prep refrigerator is required for the flow of business. Unit will not be used until in good repair. A re-inspection will be conducted within 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
May 7, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed thawing procedures.
2024
Nov 19, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling policy and procedures.
Mar 19, 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.Emailed inspection report.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: Cathy S.
2023
Nov 14, 2023RoutinecleanA°
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.Verified certified food safety manager certificates. Discussed disposal of fluids from cleaning containers.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: Not Participating,Signer: Angelica Silva
Aug 30, 2023RoutinecleanA°
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. Report emailed at time of inspection. 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: Not Participating,Signer: J. Daniel Hansen
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →