Dulce Churro Cafe
B1674 N Higley Rd, Gilbert 85234
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-61233
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
May 22, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed broken lid for container of sugar. Please replace prior to next routine inspection to prevent contamination.
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4-204.13 (A-D) - Core: Dispensing Equipment, Protection of Equipment and Food
Inspector's notes
Observed employee drinks without a lid stored above oven. Please keep in designated area to prevent contamination.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed sprayer nozzle attached to hose downstream from a water connection without a back flow underneath three compartment sink. Discussed removing sprayer hose at faucet when not in use. PIC disconnected spray nozzle from hose at time of inspection. Provided guidance document. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed water leaking from sink basin in three compartment sink. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law
Jan 23, 2026Routine1 priority4 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed disconnecting spray nozzle after use.
Inspector's notes
Observed build up of dried up ice cream debris in catch basin. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule using approved sanitizers designated for ice cream machine to ensure all food and non food contact surfaces are maintained clean at all times.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed 200 ppm of chlorine in sanitizer bucket. PIC drained and re-filled to bring concentration to 50 PPM at time of inspection. Please test regularly to ensure proper levels are maintained at all times.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
Observed broken lid for container of sugar. Please replace prior to next routine inspection to prevent contamination.
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4-204.13 (A-D) - Core: Dispensing Equipment, Protection of Equipment and Food
Inspector's notes
Observed storage racks with accumulation of dust and flour debris. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent build up. Clean prior to next routine inspection. Also observed frying oil residue underneath ice cream machine and fryer. Clean prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed several non functioning equipment stored above upright reach-in cooler. Please maintain premises free of unnecessary items.
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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
2025
Apr 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 10, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified food protection manager present. Please have at least one CFPM present during all hours of operation. ***3rd repeat violation Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
2024
Apr 10, 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 was emailedCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager**Please ensure there is a Certified Food Protection Manager present during all hours of operation.***2nd repeat violationOn 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Nyle Naumann
Jan 12, 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 was emailedCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager**Please ensure there is a Certified Food Protection Manager present during all hours of operation.***1st repeat violationOn 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Karla Bodden
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 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →