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A313 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert 85234
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73696
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
Jun 4, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Emailed department guidance for clean-up of vomit and diarrheal events. No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Dec 3, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee grabbing bread with bare hands. Ready-to-eat food cannot be touched with bare hands to prevent contamination. Bread was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.
Aug 14, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed container of food in the hand sink in the kitchen. Observed sanitizer bucket in the hand sink behind the bar. Hand sinks must be kept free and clear at all times to ensure proper handwashing is taking place. Items were removed from hand sinks at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed bacon jam in the refrigerator with an initial date mark of 7/30. All TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) foods must be date marked and disposed of 7 days after preparation date to prevent pathogen growth. Bacon jam was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.
Apr 23, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw eggs and raw bacon being stored on top of ready-to-eat (RTE) produce in the kitchen. Raw animal foods must be stored below and separate from any RTE foods to prevent contamination. Eggs and bacon were moved below produce at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
Observed carton of heavy cream in the bar refrigerator with an internal temperature of 53*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to employee, heavy cream had been in refrigerator since 4 days prior. All TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) foods must maintain internal temperatures of 41*F and below. Heavy cream was discarded at time of inspection. 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.
2024
Dec 10, 2024RoutinecleanA
Upon re-inspection, all violations that were due for correction have been corrected. Dishwasher was fixed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.PIC contacted inspector on 12/6/24 to notify that the dishwasher had been fixed. Re-inspection scheduled for 12/9/24 however, establishment was closed on 12/9/24. Coordinated with PIC to do re-inspection on 12/10/24. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Dec 5, 2024Routine1 priorityB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed the chemical dishwasher in kitchen measuring at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed PIC and kitchen staff to use 3-comp sink to wash equipment until the dishwasher is repaired. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. **Reinspection Required** Reinspection scheduled for 12/9/24 Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Aug 22, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
Apr 18, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Hector Chillopa
2023
Dec 13, 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: Robert Lawson
Aug 31, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - please ensure a certified food protection manager is on the premises during all hours of operation.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.Food Manager Licenses: 0,Award: A,Signer: Rob Lawson
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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 →