Boca Taqueria
B°1674 N Higley Rd, Gilbert 85234
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-54207
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
Jul 16, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Establishment is bagging ice in house and are sold to customers. For traceability purposes,please be sure ice bags include Name, address and phone number of where the product was made.
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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels
Inspector's notes
Observed broken gasket in salad station. Please replace prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at handwashing station in kitchen area. PIC, restocked paper towels 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked salmon, steak and tilapia in metal contains stored in oven to keep warm, with an internal temperature of 110*F. According to PIC items had been moved to oven 30 minutes prior to inspection. Oven was not turned on at time of inspection causing temperature to drop below 135*f. PIC reheated proteins 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. **REPEAT VIOLATION**
Inspector's notes
Observed shredded chicken on stovetop in deep pot with an internal temperature of 123*f. According to employee chicken was in the process of cooling down. Discussed approved cooling methods with PIC. Chicken was cooling for 30 minutes prior to inspection and was re-heated to 165*F at time of inspection. Also observed shredded lettuce enclosed in plastic container cooling in reach-in cooler with an internal temperature of 53*F. Foods must be cooled in approved equipment to allow proper cooling. **REPEAT VIOLATION**
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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 24, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chili beans and shredded beef on stove top with an internal temperature of 105-124*f. It was determined that the flame had been turned off and left unmonitored. PIC stated it had only been 30 minutes prior to inspection and immediately re-heated to165*F 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above.
Inspector's notes
Observed red and green salsa in walk-in cooler, cooling in deep plastic containers with an internal temperature of 53*F for 3.5 hours prior to inspection. 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.
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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.
2025
Nov 19, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring fill lines for food containers
Jun 11, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed mild, sweet, and spicy salsa at the self-serve salsa bar area all holding 46F. There was ice in the well, but the ice was not touching the containers. PIC said they were placed in the well since 10am. The salsa was discarded. Discussing ice levels with the PIC and monitoring TCS food items when using an ice bath. TCS food products must not exceed 41F when cold holding. 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 multiple deep containers (6 inches or greater), with cooked rice holding 46-50F held in the main prep cooler/fridge on the assembly line. PIC said they were cooling. PIC moved the rice to sheet pans and placed them on the cooling rack in the walk-in refrigerator. 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. Predefined Comment: 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.
2024
Dec 3, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about sealed equipment to walls, thermometers in fridges, hand sink requirements, gaskets, and door requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed pesticides in the facility, that the facility puts down themselves. Talked to manager about pesticide policy. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.12 (C) - Priority Foundation: Conditions of Use; Pesticides by certified applicator Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. 7-207.11 (A) - Priority Foundation: Restriction and Storage-Medicines; Unnecessary medicines Addl Notes: Observed ibuprofen stored on ta shelf above food for customers. Manager removed the medicine. Ensure that medicines are kept away from food areas. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection.
Oct 18, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 21, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedOn 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Shawn P Benson
Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking Observed employee drinks and belongings on a shelf over the dry food storage/prep table area. PIC moved all personal belongings to a designated area. Discussed creating more designated areas to prevent contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 13, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedOn 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Angelica Gutierrez-Flori
Sep 26, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedOn 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Clay Eager
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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 →