Otro Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Otro Cafe has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tomato salsa cooling at 50 °F in deep container in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated that salsa had been placed in cooler to cool from ambient temperature two hours prior. Time/temperature control for safety (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. Salsa container was transferred to containers in ice bath to rapidly cool at time of inspection
3-501.15(A)
90
Jan 30, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed empty containers in handwashing sink at bar. Handwashing sinks must be maintained so that they are accessible at all times. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
90
Jun 20, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler on the cook line with minimum ambient temperature between 55F -60F. TCS foods stored in the cooler had internal temperatures between 47F -62F
4-301.11
90
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mechanical dishwashers by the walk in cooler and behind the coffee bar operate with less than 50ppm chlorine sanitizer. The person in charge discontinued use of the dishwasher behind the coffee bar pending service repairs. The person in charge primed the sanitizer line to the mechanical dishwasher by the walk in cooler until 50-100ppm chlorine sanitizer was observed
4-501.114(A-E)
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inoperable clogged hand wash sink by the ware-washing area. The person in charge temporarily designated a prep sink to be used as hand wash sink pending service repairs to the hand wash sink
5-203.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spay bottles of various colored liquids hanging next the ice machine with no labels indicating the contents of the spray bottles. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common of the material. The person in charge labeled the spray bottles accordingly at the time of inspection
7-102.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler on the cook line with minimum ambient temperature between 55F -60F. TCS foods stored in the cooler had internal temperatures between 47F -62F
4-301.11
64
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
Inspector notes: Observed mechanical dishwasher in the back kitchen operate with less than 25ppm chlorine sanitizer. The person in charge primed the sanitizer line until the mechanical dishwasher operated with 50-100ppm. Observed mechanical dishwasher at the bar operate with 0ppm chlorine. The person in charge placed a work order for service. Re-inspection to take place 08/12/24
4-501.114(A-E)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink at the bar with water flowing from the faucet at 122F which made it too hot to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink did not have cold water to regulate water temperature. Hand wash sink was also not properly draining water. The person in charge placed a work order at the time of inspection. All sinks must have ample water supply both hot and cold. Re-inspection for hand wash sink to take place 8/12/24
5-205.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bare unwrapped ready to eat ham stored directly on the rack and in contact with the outer packaging of hermetically sealled bags of raw shrimp in the prep cooler by the salad prep station. The person in charge removed the ready to eat ham and placed it in food container and stored it in different prep cooler. Disussed food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned & sanitized, food protected by cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrapping
3-302.11(A3-8)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths in sanitizer soluiton with less than 150ppm quat-sanitizer. The person in charge replace the sanitizer solution with 150-400ppm quat-sanitizer. Discussed using sufficient sanitizer solution to maintain wiping cloths fully submerged in sanitizer solution and limiting the number of towels placed in sanitizer bucket
3-304.14
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Otro Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Otro Cafe on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Otro Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Otro Cafe.
How does Otro Cafe compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Otro Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Otro Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Otro Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Otro 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.
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