Inspection Report

Business Name
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill

Business Address
15768 N FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BLVD SCOTTSDALE AZ 85260

Permit Number
FD-39604

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
5/20/2024

Grade
B

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

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. ........On back cook line, in small reach in cooler, TCS foods (green chili pork, sauces) with temperatures of 45*F. Per manager, TCS foods were placed in reach in cooler within normal time parameters. Manager chose to reheat green chili pork and sauces at time of inspection. Ambient temperature of small reach in cooler was 47.8*F, taken with inspector min/max irreversible thermometer.

In small prep table cooler, roja salsa/ 48*F and pico salsa/ 47*F out of internal temperatures. Per manager, salsas were in prep table cooler within normal time parameters. Manager discarded salsas for quality. Ambient temperature of small prep table cooler was 42*F, taken with inspector thermometer.

Discontinue use of both reach in coolers until able to maintain proper cold holding temperatures throughout the day.

Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods at a cold holding temperature of 41*F or less at all times.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 24

Repeat Violation

Description: Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records

Comments:

Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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. ..........On front prep line, pre-portioned salsa containers stored along front of service line. Per manager, salsa uses time as a public health control. No time documentation noted on pre-portioned salsa containers. Recommended that if employees follow the above procedure, pre-portioned salsa containers need to be stored in a larger container or each container must be individually marked with times. At time of inspection, start/discard times were provided for pre-portioned salsa containers.

Discussed the importance of following establishment written time as a public health control procedures.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Comments/Details

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

Reviewed with manager: consistency with time control documentation between prep table coolers.

Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.
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 website
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.

Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Adelfo Damian

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation: 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: 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. For example, 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: Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program: All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.