Cielo Rojo

1919 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Cielo Rojo has six inspections in the public record. On Sep 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting Cielo Rojo on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish removed from reduced oxygen packaging in other approved packaging placed in buckets of water with water at 60*F located in prep sink next to three-compartment sink. 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. Person-in-charge (PIC) moved fish to walk-in at time of inspection
3-501.13
95
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed red chlorine sanitizer bucket for wiping cloth; solution reading below 50ppm. Chlorine sanitizer concentration shall be between 50-100ppm. 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. Ensure sanitizer is mixed well and concentration is tested before use
3-304.14
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cielo Rojo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cielo Rojo on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Cielo Rojo compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Cielo Rojo most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Cielo Rojo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cielo Rojo have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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