Rio Mirage Cafe

12245 W Santa Fe Dr El, El Mirage, AZ 85335
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at Rio Mirage Cafe, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Rio Mirage Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a El Mirage restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an in-use ice machine with black, slimy, organic-like material growing behind the deflector panel. Per PIC ice from the machine is used in customer drinks. Educated PIC that ice is considered a food item when used in customer drinks. Instructed PIC in clean-in-place procedure using a hot soapy rinse, hot water rinse, and hot water plus sanitizer rinse. Correct by next routine inspection
4-602.11(E)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rio Mirage Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rio Mirage Cafe on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Rio Mirage Cafe compare to other restaurants in El Mirage?

Rio Mirage Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the El Mirage average of 98.

Has Rio Mirage Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rio Mirage Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rio Mirage 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.

How often is Rio Mirage Cafe inspected?

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