PlateScore

La Ristra

A

638 E Warner Rd, Gilbert 85296

Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-58067

Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

99
Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 21, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 9, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 5, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 28, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 26, 2026 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)96
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Aug 26, 2026Routine4 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed an uncovered cup of coffee on a storage rack and a bottle of electrolyte in the reach-in cooler. Person in charge (PIC) moved the employee drinks to a designated area at time of inspection. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed ROP salmon labeled keep frozen in the pull-out drawer cooler thawing without being exposed to air. Person in charge (PIC) opened the packages at time of inspection. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Also observed ROP roasted/cooked chilis being thawed in the prep sink without running water. Also observed tamales being thawed under the hot holding table without any refrigeration. PIC moved the tamales and the chiles to the walk-in at time of inspection. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed boxes of corn and a container of lard stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Person in charge (PIC) moved the food to the storage rack. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed no cold water at the prep sink. Only hot water available. Person in charge (PIC) stated there was a leak and the cold water was turned off. Also observed the cold water not working at the hand sink near the service area. Person in charge (PIC) will have a plumber check and fix all sinks and leaks so that cold and hot water are available. Cold water worked at all other sinks. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

May 28, 2026RoutinecleanA

report emailed to manager in chargePredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 5, 2026Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed fly tape storage and hand washing signage

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM certificate. Please have at least one CFPM present 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

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed thawed raw salmon in vacuum sealed bags that had not been opened. Please ensure vacuum sealed packages of raw salmon are cut open or removed from packaging prior to thawing to prevent pathogen growth. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

2025

Oct 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.

Aug 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.

May 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.

Jan 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.

2024

Nov 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed to the owner

Sep 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.

May 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.No County legal action will result from 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Andrea Gabaldon

Jan 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This inspection was conducted with RS #1506Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Andrea Gabaldon

2023

Nov 9, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Delaney Strickland

Sep 21, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Andrea Gabaldon

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →