Cafe Rio

2712 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Cafe Rio has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Cafe Rio's latest score is in line with the Scottsdale average of 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two small containers of corn salsa on the to-go and in-house lines with a 55*F temperature, per PIC had been made 3 hours prior. 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. The PIC placed the containers into the walk-in to finish the cooling process

3-501.15(B)

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 1, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tub of salt in kitchen without label. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. Person in charge properly labeled tub

3-302.12

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket at 50ppm quaternary ammonium. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Jan 22, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed spray bottle of degreaser without a common label name on the counter in the center of the kitchen

7-102.11

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in the rear of the facility the ice dispenser had a food employee cup on top without a lid and straw

2-401.11

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Rio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Rio on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Cafe Rio compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Cafe Rio most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Cafe Rio's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Rio have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Rio means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cafe Rio inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Rio is inspected around three times per year on average.

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