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Moreno's Mexican Grill

2100 S Gilbert Rd, Chandler 85286

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-32776

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 28, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 16, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 16, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 10, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 18, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 9, 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 history10 on record

2026

Jul 9, 2026Routine1 coreA°

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the door gasket for the walk-in showing signs of wear. Replace gasket for proper closure. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Feb 18, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked rice in the food preparation table hot holding a non-food grade bag with colored writing on the bag. Manager discarded bag of rice during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe

2025

Aug 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed ROP cooked pork at the establishment at time of inspection. Per PIC, the cooked pork is coming from the Mesa location. The ROP pork is kept less than 48 hours in the ROP. If the establishment wishes to hold the ROP food items over 48 hours, then the establishment must filed for a variance with the Department. The contact info the the HACCP/variance program was provided to the manager (PIC) and the owner at time of inspection.

May 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 10, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed service animals inside establishment, dog friendly patio, and obtain a bodily fluid clean up kit prior to next routine inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a sour cream container being repeated used to hold hot queso located in the steam table. PIC removed queso from the sour cream container at time of inspection. Some plastic tubs do not meet the materials, durability, strength, and cleanability specifications for multiuse utensils. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable

2024

Nov 20, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 16, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please replace toilet seat in women's restroom to a U shaped seat.Also discussed to not use to-go plastic bags to store hot food items.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed wiping clothes stored in chlorine with a concentration of 0ppm. PIC re made sanitizer bucket to have the proper concentration. 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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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Mar 11, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Lesley Gomez

2023

Nov 16, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) _A Grade and had _0 Priority, _ 0Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed to manager on dutyThe 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: Jake S. facility manager on duty

Aug 28, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Lesly Figueroa

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 →