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Rivas Mexican Food

B

3504 W Northern Ave, Phoenix 85051

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79827

Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

93
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 15, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 16, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 2, 2023 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 8, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 21, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 30, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 15, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 20, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 30, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 4, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Aug 4, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanPriority foundation6-501.18

Inspector's notes

Restroom in need of thorough cleaning. . Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-302.11 - Priority Foundation: Toilet Tissue, Availability Addl Notes: No Toilet paper in Restroom. PIC provided. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Addl Notes: Cover missing on toilet tank, Handle broken on toilet tank to properly flush. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Predefined Comment: All plumbing fixtures (handwash sinks, urinals, and toilets) must be maintained clean. Clean prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.18 - Core: Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures

Apr 30, 2026Routine1 foundationB

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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Pan of cooked pork in walk in cooler made two days prior not date marked. Manager date marked at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Jan 20, 2026Routine2 coreA

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed several cutting boards heavily scored and not cleanable. PIC will replace.

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Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. 4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed unused tools and maintenance equipment stored in the rear storage room. Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment must be removed for easy cleaning and declutter.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

2025

Sep 15, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed red chicken dish with an internal temperature of 110F. Person in charge states that item was finished cooking at 7AM and was let to cool outside for about an hour to then be put in the freezer to rapid cool, current time of inspection being 1:30PM. Had person in charge discard item.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Apr 30, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the cooling process and the time frame of cooling foods to 41F below.

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

Inspector's notes

Observed sewage back up under drains for three bay sink by cook area and hand wash sink in back of establishment. No sewage found on floor of establishment. Person in charge was able to unclog drains during time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing floor tile in between fridge and freezer unit. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas

Jan 21, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed salsa location and cold holding temperature

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Nov 6, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Jul 8, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked peppers, salsa, packaged rice pudding, and raw eggs in reach in fridge opposite of check out area with an internal temperature of 50F and an internal temperature of 57F for the unit. Person in charge states that foods have been in there for a couple of days. Had person in charge discard food at time of inspection. 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.

Mar 20, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed having a 50/50 water ice ratio for keeping salsa cold Emailed to person in chargeAward: A,Signer: Hetor A.

2023

Nov 2, 2023Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed to PIC 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 10,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Martin Perez

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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. Observed cooked Mexican Rice in bin with lid on, in the walk-in refrigerator that was at 52*F. Per PIC they didn't cook rice that day and that it was cooked last night. PIC discarded at time of inspection. PIC will let employees know to not put lid on containers until fully cooled down to 41*F. Proper Cooling must be done 135*F-70*F within two hours, 70*F-41*F within four hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed sour cream at 44*F on prep table, all other items on prep table were temping at 41*F. PIC moved sour cream to walk-in to cool and bring sour cream to 41*F. All TCS items must be held at 41*F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 16, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Observed that walk in cooler had been repaired, ambient temperature in walk in cooler at 38*F. Staff also replaced light cover for exposed light bulbs.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Hector A.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.El Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzara a mandar las tarjetas de permiso(s) y las facturas del permiso(s) a través de correo electrónico en los siguientes meses. Necesitamos verificar que tenemos el correo electrónico actual y preciso en el sistema para asegurarnos que usted reciba su copia de la tarjeta de permiso(s) y facturas al renovar. Si no estás seguro si tenemos el correo electrónico actual y correcto, usted puede: • Contactar a su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico escrito en el ultimo reporte de su inspección para revisar, o • Contactar el Departamento directamente usando los siguientes correos electrónicos, dependiendo en la categoría de su instalación, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (Instalaciones de comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (Instalaciones de restaurantes de servicio completo) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (Instalaciones tales como supermercados y mercados minoristas de alimentos) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (Comida móvil/Eventos especiales/Revisión del plan) Nota: Si usted necesita actualizar su correo electrónico y/u otra información del contacto, por favor envié un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación, https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 o llame al 602-506-6824.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Hector Aguilar

Aug 15, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed not using hot water when fixing sanitizer for wiping clothesVerbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Hector A.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.2-102.12.(A) Certified Food Protection Manager. During site visit no staff on site with a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. As of February 2022, all establishments must have a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during normal hours of operation. Core Violation, Correct Prior to Next 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.El Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzara a mandar las tarjetas de permiso(s) y las facturas del permiso(s) a través de correo electrónico en los siguientes meses. Necesitamos verificar que tenemos el correo electrónico actual y preciso en el sistema para asegurarnos que usted reciba su copia de la tarjeta de permiso(s) y facturas al renovar. Si no estás seguro si tenemos el correo electrónico actual y correcto, usted puede: • Contactar a su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico escrito en el ultimo reporte de su inspección para revisar, o • Contactar el Departamento directamente usando los siguientes correos electrónicos, dependiendo en la categoría de su instalación, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (Instalaciones de comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (Instalaciones de restaurantes de servicio completo) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (Instalaciones tales como supermercados y mercados minoristas de alimentos) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (Comida móvil/Eventos especiales/Revisión del plan) Nota: Si usted necesita actualizar su correo electrónico y/u otra información del contacto, por favor envié un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación, https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 o llame al 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 29.5,Signer: Hector Aguilar

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed multiple food items at sandwich prep cooler across from grill greater than 41*F (Shredded lettuce 52*F, Pico de Gallo 538F, Breakfast sausage 49*F, chicken 47*F, Chorizo 48*F, Beef 49*F) Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. Items were embargoes and discarded. Observed items in the walk in cooler greater than 41*F (chile verde 47*F, rice 48*F, blanched and seasoned potatoes 47*F). Items were prepared the day be fore and in cooled overnight, Items were embargoed and discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. Observed walk in cooler with an ambient internally temperature of 49 - 52*F. Most food items were still at or below 43*F. Items above 45*F were embargoed and discarded (potatoes, chili verde, and rice. Freezer door in unit was opened and internal temperature dropped to 38-41*F. Person in charge contacted service company for repair. Reinspection to be completed by 2:00 pm on 8/16/2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-202.11

Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding Light bulbs in back storage area by walk in cooler with no protection. Bulbs to be shatterproof or shielded/covered Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →