Rito's Mexican Food
B°907 N 14th St, Phoenix 85006
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80074
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Aug 12, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple pans of cooked carne asada with internal temperatures ranging 113*F-116*F cooling on top of a metal rack in the kitchen. PIC stated that the products are cooled outside of the refrigerator and then moved into the refrigerator once cooled down a bit. Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC and suggested a cooling log to ensure that the products cooling meet the cooling parameters. PIC moved the pans of meat to the refrigertion units at time of inspection. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the pipe below the prep sink slowly draining and leaking when the sink is in use due to improper sloping of the pipes to the drain. Discussed with PIC that the sink needs to drain properly and the sloping must be fixed prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jan 21, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Reviewed establishments cooling process. 2. Discussed with PIC that a vomit and fecal event clean-up procedure is required to be maintained onsite at all times. Provided procedure document at time of inspection. 3. Reviewed with employees and PIC that the sanitizing compartment of the three-comp needs to be filled with cool water.
2025
Aug 19, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA°
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Inspector's notes
Observed cooked chicken cooling in a reach in cooler and having a lid on it. The cooked chicken was in the appropriate cooling time/temperature at the time of inspection. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Also discussed not using reach in cooler to cool down food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a fly sticky trap being placed on top of a prep table. Person in charge disposed of the trap at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of placing pest control devices in an area where it can not contaminate any food/food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
May 6, 2025Routine1 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed the prep sink leaking water when draining water. Please repair this the sink as soon as possible. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2ND REPEAT VIOLATION.
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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Feb 13, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed the use of food grade materials.
Inspector's notes
Observed the establishment thawing a food item but doing it at ambient temperature. Person in charge moved the food to a cold holding unit at the time of inspection. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
Observed the drain from below the prep sink draining slowly. No overflow was observed at the time of inspection. Please repair this drain to prevent it from overflowing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2024
Nov 19, 2024RoutinecleanA
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Aug 5, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 25, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jon Porter
2023
Dec 13, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed time as a control and provided guidance. 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jon Portel
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →