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Arriba Mexican Grill

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2855 S Market St, Gilbert 85295

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-13001

Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

94
Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 19, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 15, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 17, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 9, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 25, 2026 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 1, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Jul 1, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed backflow requirement with PIC, and provided detailed requirements regarding backflow devices through email.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed housemade salsa with lids on the containers, with an internal temperature range of 60F-70F located in the walk-in cooler. Per PIC, the salsa was prepared today and placed in the walk-in to cool. Per the cook, the salsa has been cooling for less than 2 hours prior to the inspection. Explained to PIC, the staff should not be covering food items, that are actively cooling; until after the food has reached 41F or below. Once the proper temperature of 41F or below is achieved, the food item can be covered. Employee removed the lids for the salsa containers, to continue cooling to 41F or below. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Mar 25, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed rising pipe above the rim of the floor sink at the dish machine, replace missing tiles in the ceiling throughout the kitchen, and disconnecting either the hose or spray nozzle from the mop sink faucet when not in use.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw shelled eggs and raw ground beef stored above ready-to-eat cabbage in the bottom portion of the prep table. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, observed dish machine with a sanitizer concentration of 0ppm for chlorine. The sanitizer bucket was recently replaced per PIC. After running the dish machine multiple times, dish machine still do not have a proper concentration range for chlorine. Establishment will be utilizing the 3 compartment sink until the dish machine is functioning properly. Chlorine must have a concentration between 50-100 ppm for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

2025

Oct 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed reviewing bodily fluid clean up procedures routinely.

Apr 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Nov 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Aug 9, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Aug 9, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Jul 30, 2024Routine1 foundationB

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed drain flies in the bar area. Per PIC, floor behind units area cleaned twice a month, but that 3 of the cold holding units are unable to be moved. Work with a certified pest control company to mitigate the drain flies in the area to prevent contamination of food or food contact surfaces.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Apr 17, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.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: B,Embargo Lbs: 85,Signer: Ryan Bennett

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC- Toolbox---Cold-Holding. -- Observed chili colorado, chili verde, adobado, salsa verde, salsa roja, and molida with internal temperatures between 44 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC discarded all these items, as the unit was working properly and items were made between 2 and 5 days prior to inspection. TCS foods shall be held cold at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below to prevent microbial growth. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 15, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.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: A,Signer: Ryan Bennett

Jul 19, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Brandi Rodriguez

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability -- Observed flooring by the beer cooler with damaged flooring/coved baseboard. Have repaired to allow surface to be smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →