Backyard Taco
BCutting Edge1420 S Higley Rd, Gilbert 85296
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-54328
Score based on 9 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 history9 on record
2026
Jul 10, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed shredded cheese, salsa and pico de gallo with an incorrect time stamp, 1 hour ahead of schedule as the start time. PIC adjusted time at time of inspection. Discussed importance of time as a control requirements. Provided guidance document. Time was adjusted at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Addl Notes: Observed portioned tomato salsa with a discard time of 1:30PM more than 4 hours prior to inspection. PIC discarded at time of inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed unapproved salsa machine in dry storage. PIC stated machine is not in use. Please remove from premises.
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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Mar 30, 2026Routine3 coreall corrected on siteA+
report emailed. facility GM email updated in Tyler PCPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed some plastic bucket filled with powders. inquired from manager. identified as sugar. manager provided an identification label. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector's notes
observed in the ware washing area drying racks, some of the washed food pans still wet stacked. discussed with manager. please leave washed pans open to allow proper air drying. manager unstacked wet pans Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Inspector's notes
observed food prep. knife on the drying magnetic holder, knife handle wrapped with duct tape. discussed with manager. please allow smooth, easily cleanable surfaces. manager removed all duct tape. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable
2025
Nov 21, 2025RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed ensuring employees have a designated area in the refrigerator for drinks. Discussed ensuring that employees avoid using drink containers with a screw top lid to prevent contamination. Discussed the renewal of the CFPM certificate for one of the managers of the store.
Aug 26, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Report was emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed two covered containers of cooked chopped chicken at 47 and 53 Deg. F. respectively in the walk-in. Per the establishment's cooling log they were pulled out of the oven at 11:00 AM at over 135 Deg. F. Please be sure to keep containers of Time Temperature Control for Safety Foods uncovered and placed on upper shelves in the walk-in during the cooling process. Also suggest another temperature check after the initial two hours during the cooling process. 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.
May 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A large garbage container blocked the handwashing sink in the prep area.
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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. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Container of refried beans were held on the stovetop at 112F.
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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: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2024
Dec 10, 2024RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to person in charge. Emailed department guidance for the clean-up of vomit and diarrheal events to person in charge.
Aug 12, 2024RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 19, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “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: Cutting Edge A+,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA--- TEW,Signer: Carlos Cordova
2023
Oct 19, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “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: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Azul Felix
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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 →