Maricopa County, AZ

Cafe Rio

Permit ID: FD-23515

Permit Type: E & D

2131 E Camelback Rd Suite 103 Phoenix 85016

*PRIORITY VIOLATION is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
06
Hands clean & properly washed
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.--At time of inspection the dishwasher was observed handling dirty dishes then directly putting away clean sanitized dishes without first washing their hands. PIC was advised that dirty hands can contaminate sanitized dishes. PIC was advised to train dishwashing staff to wash their hands between handling dirty dishes and clean dishes. PIC was advised to have any contaminated dishes re-washed.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
11
Food in good condition safe, & unadulterated
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.--Two containers of tomatoes located near the back storage area were found to contain moldy tomatoes. PIC stated that the establishment uses these tomatoes for both catering and the regular restaurant. PIC was educated on food contamination and checking food when receiving. PIC discarded the two containers of tomatoes at time of inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11, P: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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.--At time of inspection an employee was observed dipping dirty dishes into quaternary ammonium sanitizer for 3 seconds before putting them away to air dry. The establishment uses dishes interchangeably between catering and the regular restaurant. PIC was advised that contact time for quaternary ammonium sanitizer is a minimum of 30 seconds in order to ensure a sanitized surface. PIC re-sanitized the dirty dishes at time of inspection by leaving the dishes in the sanitizer for 30 seconds minimum.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) D Grade and had 3 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. The inspection report was emailed and confirmed received at time of inspection. Emailed an example of a time as a control documentation for reference. Emailed guidance document for Clean-up Procedures for Vomit/Fecal Accidents.


Definitions
Priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
e.g. - Food employees do not properly wash hands when required
Priority foundation violation is a minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation.
e.g.- Hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required)
Core violation is a minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation.
e.g. -No sign reminding employees to wash hands
Verification Visits are inspections of establishments enrolled in the MCESD Cutting Edge Program, which requires an enhanced food safety program and ongoing demonstration of active managerial control. Verification Visit inspections found in compliance with Cutting Edge program requirements receive an “A” grade.
The matrix below has been used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system starting on October 14, 2011.