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Joe's Real Bbq

B°

301 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert 85234

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03600

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

96
Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 16, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 18, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 24, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 24, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayPriority3-306.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a large bowl of butter on the customer self service counter that was not protected by packaging, sneeze guards, a display case, or other effective means. All foods that are out for consumer self service must be protected from contamination. Discussed protection methods with manager. Establishment has started using prepackaged cups of butter to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-306.11 - Priority: Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Throughout the back food prep/cook area and dishwashing area, observed several missing ceiling tiles, ceiling tiles that are damaged or warped, and light covers that are cracked. The facility must be kept in good repair. Please have ceiling repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Mar 18, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 2, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed creating a monitoring procedure for items like brisket that have a long hot-hold time. Inspection report delivered via email.

May 14, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.

Feb 4, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed putting BBQ meats on time as control. Discussed cooling methods for prepped items. Inspection report delivered via email.

2024

Oct 4, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 4, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Paul Brown

Feb 12, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Rose Olson

2023

Nov 16, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring the high temp dishwasher as it took 2 cycles to reach sanitization temperature.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Rose Olson,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating

This address holds 3 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →