El Encanto Mexican Cafe

6248 E Cave Creek Rd Cave, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

El Encanto Mexican Cafe has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

That's lower than the typical Cave Creek restaurant, which scores around 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: No single use towels at handwashing sink in side prep area. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
90
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
Inspector notes: Observed trash and litter around recycle and trash containers in back area. Storage area and enclosure shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean
5-501.115
95
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Encanto Mexican Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Encanto Mexican Cafe on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does El Encanto Mexican Cafe compare to other restaurants in Cave Creek?

El Encanto Mexican Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Cave Creek average of 95.

Has El Encanto Mexican Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Encanto Mexican Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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