Rito's Mexican Food

907 N 14th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Rito's Mexican Food has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “system maintained in good repair”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken cooling in a reach in cooler and having a lid on it. The cooked chicken was in the appropriate cooling time/temperature at the time of inspection. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Also discussed not using reach in cooler to cool down food
3-501.15(B)
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a fly sticky trap being placed on top of a prep table. Person in charge disposed of the trap at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of placing pest control devices in an area where it can not contaminate any food/food contact surfaces
6-202.13
90
May 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the prep sink leaking water when draining water. Please repair this the sink as soon as possible
5-205.15(B)
95
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the establishment thawing a food item but doing it at ambient temperature. Person in charge moved the food to a cold holding unit at the time of inspection. 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
3-501.13
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the drain from below the prep sink draining slowly. No overflow was observed at the time of inspection. Please repair this drain to prevent it from overflowing
5-205.15(B)
90
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rito's Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rito's Mexican Food on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rito's Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rito's Mexican Food.

How does Rito's Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Rito's Mexican Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Rito's Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rito's Mexican Food have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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