PlateScore

Rio Rico Mexican Grill

A

959 N Val Vista Dr, Gilbert 85234

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-87926

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

100
Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 3, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 25, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 9, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Sep 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Interested in joining The Cutting Edge? Visit us at https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants.No violations observed at the time of inspection. Report was emailed.

Feb 25, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed putting carne asada on time as control. Inspection report delivered via email.

Jan 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Sep 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

May 23, 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: Mario A. Ruiz

Jan 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

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: Maria Zambrano

2023

Oct 3, 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Vanessa Ruiz

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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 →