Yuliana's Mexican Food
A2473 S Higley Rd, Gilbert 85295
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-50209
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
May 1, 2026RoutinecleanA
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 5, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Created a 4 hour time policy with the PIC for the salsa and tacos.
Inspector's notes
Observed the following: Pico 48-50F, rolled tacos and crispy tacos 44-50F, salsa bottles 50F, and red and green salsa in bottles given to customers at 50-54F. PIC said they were held for less than 2 hours, and the products were moved to the walk in to cool or placed in ice baths. Discussed using 4-hour time as control for the salsa bottles and tacos, as they are taken out frequently and cannot maintain proper temperatures. ***1ST REPEAT VIOLATION Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee drink stored on top of the ice machine. Observed employee clothing, bags, and phones stored on shelves near dry food storage. PIC moved all items to a designated area to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
Jul 11, 2025Routine2 priority3 foundationall corrected on siteD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Paper towels were not available in the restroom at the time of inspection. The person in charge placed paper towels at the handsink. Ensure handsinks are properly stocked at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed a large container of green tomatillo salsa 47F and red tomato salsa 46F in the walk-in cooler prepared the night before. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 5 bottles of cooked green tomatillo salsa, 1 bottle of cooked red tomato salsa, individually packed cooked red and green salsa and cooked carrot and jalapeno measuring between 45F and 48F. The person in charge indicated the food was in the unit since the night before. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Observed pico salsa with tomato over stacked with the top portion measuring 46F the pic indicated the salsa was there for 30 minutes. The salsa was placed in the walk-in cooler to cool down to 41F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed two unlabeled spray bottles at the 3-compartment sink. The PIC indicated the contents are degreaser and properly labels the spray bottles at the time of inspection. Ensure al chemicals are properly labeled. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-101.11 - Priority Foundation: Identifying Information, Prominence-Original Containers
Inspector's notes
Observed a large container of cooked diced potatoes measured at 127 F placed on a rack below the hot holding unit. The person in charge indicated the food was placed in that location for 30 minutes. The container of cooked potatoes was placed in the walk-in cooler to properly cool. Ensure TCS foods are cooled using an approved method either in shallow pans or in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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 18, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed a tray on top of the handwashing sink. Employee moved tray at the time of inspection. Handwashing sink shall not be blocked to keep it accessible for hand washing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Mar 11, 2025Routine2 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A reinspection will occur on Tuesday, March 18th for violation #36
Inspector's notes
Observed a tray on top of the handwashing sink. Employee moved tray at the time of inspection. Handwashing sink shall not be blocked to keep it accessible for hand washing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment had no probe thermometer for measuring food internal temperature. A thermometer shall be available to ensure food is held below 41 degrees Fahrenheit, above 135 degrees, and cooked to the proper temperatures. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
2024
Nov 21, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 2, 2024RoutinecleanA
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: Yuliana Lopez
2023
Nov 20, 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: Yuliana Lopez
Jul 26, 2023RoutinecleanB
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: B,Signer: Yuliana Lopez
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →