Cafe Rio
A1177 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79727
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 history11 on record
2026
Sep 9, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 10, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cracked and missing caulking between the sink and wall of the hand-washing sink in the drive thru area. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Mar 2, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 4, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed significant accumulation of dirt, dust, and other food debris along the ceiling of the kitchen area including above the serve line, above prep tables, and along the warewashing station. The establishment shall clean the physical facility at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dirt, dust, and food debris and to prevent any potential contamination of open foods. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jul 30, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the following topics with the manager: 1) Illness reporting requirements 2) Certified Food Protection Manager requirements 3) Sealing hand sink located near the drive thru at the equipment/wall juncture.
Apr 22, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning along the ceiling around the A/C return vents with manager.
2024
Oct 29, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed maintaining hand sinks accessible for employees to wash hands at all times with manager.
Jul 25, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided guidance on cleaning up fecal/vomit matter via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed beverage tubing connected to fountain drink syrups and a carbonator leaking onto the floor near the ice machine. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Feb 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Raul C. Report e-mailed.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) 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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Raul Chavez
2023
Nov 9, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Raul C. Report e-mailed.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) 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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Raul Chavez
Aug 23, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Ora S. Report e-mailed.Person in charge (PIC) during the inspection is currently enrolled in Food Protection Manager coursework.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Ora Stevens
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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 →