Moreno's Mexican Grill
B°6510 S Higley Rd, Gilbert 85298
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-51998
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Aug 14, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed bean dip in hot holding dispenser holding at internal temperature of 115 deg F. Cook reheated to >165 during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Mar 20, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
2025
Dec 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.-Discussed discontinue use of the hand held concrete mixer to shredded meat and to get a NSF approved hand held mixer.-Also discussed criteria for doing ROP (reduced oxygen packaging) without a variance. Per PIC, the establishment currently does ROP for various cooked meats. Explained to PIC, once the meat is removed from the freezer and it has to be opened within 48 hours.
Apr 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning up bodily fluids policy, and provided guidance document, and discussed time as a control policy.
2024
Nov 12, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed 4 cans of tomato ketchup with dents on the bottom seam. Swollen, rusted and cans dented on any of the 3 can seams (top, bottom, side) or deep, sharp dents should be considered unsafe. Person in charge (PIC) separated the damaged cans. A designated area will be used to store damaged cans until removal from the establishment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-202.15 - Priority Foundation: Package Integrity. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Aug 28, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed not using to-go plastic bags for food storage, either hot or cold with PIC. Discussed the importance of storing food in proper food grade containers to prevent the migration of deleterious substances.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple plastic containers stacked with visible accumulating of water in between the containers. Employee unstacked containers at time of inspection. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Apr 26, 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: Roberto Tapia
2023
Nov 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: 2,Signer: Jaime Bautista
Aug 2, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Discussed cooling methods.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Robert Tap
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →