Dulce Churro Cafe
A1674 N Higley Rd, Gilbert 85234
Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-87377
Score based on 14 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history14 on record
2026
Aug 14, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
May 22, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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 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 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, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 1, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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 CFPM present. 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
2024
Oct 18, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 31, 2024Re-Inspection2 coreA°
Inspector's notes
**5th REPEAT VIOLATION. PIC presented an email to the inspector, showing that he has signed up and paid for the course in April of 2024. He is currently taking courses towards obtaining the certificate. Please complete prior to the next routine inspection. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed the 3 compartment sink to be slow draining. Please correct. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jul 18, 2024Routine2 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will occur by 7/26
Inspector's notes
**5th REPEAT VIOLATION. PIC presented an email to the inspector, showing that he has signed up and paid for the course in April of 2024. He is currently taking courses towards obtaining the certificate. Please complete prior to the next routine inspection. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed the main reach in fridge in the kitchen holding 46F ambient air temperature, captured using inspector's min/max thermometer. PIC called for maintenance. Please ensure refrigeration equipment is holding 41F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the 3 compartment sink to be slow draining. Please correct. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
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**4th REPEAT VIOLATION. Please notify inspector when a manager or employee has registered to take the exam. A CFPM is required to be present during all hours of operation.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,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**3rd REPEAT VIOLATION. Please notify inspector when a manager or employee has registered to take the exam. A CFPM is required to be present during all hours of operation.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Karla Bodden
2023
Nov 15, 2023Routine1 coreA
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**2nd repeat violation. Operator is inquiring about getting a CFM exemption due to the low number of employees and only TCS food item being ice cream base. Please contact MCESD for approval. 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Karla Bodden
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Observed debris along the floor and wall junctures. Also observed a hole in the wall under the hand sink. Please clean areas and seal all openings to prevent contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 22, 2023RoutinecleanA
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.**REPEAT VIOLATIONThe 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Pace Power
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 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →