Rosie's Taco Shop
C°753 N Mcqueen Rd, Gilbert 85233
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83218
Score based on 10 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 history10 on record
2026
May 20, 2026Routine2 priority2 foundation3 coreC°
facility email revised in Tyler pc per request. spoke to facility manager via phone. please ensure you have a certified food manager on duty, during the hours of operations. please ensure all food service workers are certified . resources available on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed.inspection report emailed to facility manager.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
please ensure the food facility has a certified food manager at the facility. please visit esd.maricopa.gov for further certified food manager resources. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
in the kitchen food prep. area, soap dispenser not working . discussed with manager. manager serviced the electric soap dispenser. also refilled the soap cartridge. please ensure the soap dispenser in the food prep. area is working. corrected at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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 in the food prep. steam table. pans of cooked beans and rice at 116 degf . informed kitchen person in charge. manager reheated the food pans to 165 deg f . also manager adjusted the water temp in steam table for a higher setting. please monitor hot holding for on site prepared and served tcs food. Corrective Action: Corrected 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.
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checked the sanitizer solutions for the kitchen wiping cloth buckets. flashing black, exceeding 200 ppm on the test strips. showed staff. staff drained and refilled sanitizer. proper diluted sanitizer at 50-100 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
asked staff in the kitchen, and manager on duty regarding a thermometer they utilize to check food temperatures. staff were unable to find/locate a thermometer. spoke to manager via phone. manager will order and bring a thermometer for the facility . Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water- Accuracy
Inspector's notes
multiple wet wiping cloth were left on the food prep. counters. discussed with staff on site. please store the wet wiping cloth in a designated sanitizer solution. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
observed some dried food and debris on the floors in the back room and the food prep. area, as well as on the lower shelf. please clean the debris daily. frequency of cleaning reviewed with manager via phone. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jan 29, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please remove the Vevor meat slicer and replace with one with an FDA seal to ensure the design meets regulatory standards and safety. If a meat cutting machine is not desired, you may remove it from the establishment.
Inspector's notes
Observed red and green salsa at 50-54F in bottles that are handed to customers. PIC said the first bottle was put out around 11am. PIC discarded all of the bottles. Discussed either handing customers covered sauce containers, or using 4 hour time as a control. Inspector helped create a 4 hour policy if 4 hour time as a control is to be used. 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.
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Observed frozen fish thawing in a large wire mesh strainer with cold water pouring on a few fish only. Discussed proper thawing methods with the person in charge. PIC moved the fish to a container and allowed cold water to run over the fish continuously. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: 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.
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Observed a large accumulation of food debris on the floors throughout the kitchen area. Also observed food debris on the bottom part of the food blender. Please clean to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Sep 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
May 28, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
Feb 13, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at either hand sink in the back of house. All hand sinks must be supplied with paper towels at all times to ensure proper handwashing is taking place. Paper towels were stocked at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected 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.
2024
Oct 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
May 22, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Esmeralda G.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. - Observed shredded pork in the reach-in across from the grill with an internal temperature of 48-50*F when measured with a probe thermometer. All TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) foods must maintain internal temperatures of 41*F and below. Pork was discarded at time of inspection (see embargo). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. - Observed glass front drink cooler with an ambient temperature of 46*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. Cooler is used to store drinks and salsa. All cold holding equipment must maintain ambient temperatures of 41*F and below. Salsa was removed at time of inspection and a re-inspection for cooler will occur on 6/3/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Feb 7, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Modalfo Martinez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: 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. - Observed containers of raw beaten eggs stored above container of cooked bacon in the reach-in unit next to hand sink in the kitchen. All raw animal foods must be stored below ready-to-eat foods to prevent possible contamination. Eggs were moved below bacon at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation - Observed wiping cloths left out of buckets in between uses. All wiping cloths must be kept in sanitizer buckets when not being used to ensure proper sanitization of surfaces. Cloths were placed in buckets at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Observed hand sink pipe in kitchen leaking when in use. Please repair prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 26, 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: Alejandra Ramos
Jul 25, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received an A grade and had 0 priority and 0 priority foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report was emailed. Inspected with badge number 301.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Almita E.
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage----Observed styrofoam cup used as scoop for salsa. Please use a proper scoop with a handle and keep hand stored out of foods and ice. Cup was removed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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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 →