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Rubio's

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32415 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85266

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2405550

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

97
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

10006020252026Oct 27, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 4, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 29, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 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 history5 on record

2026

Sep 9, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of hot/cold held items, best cooling methods (batter), hand wash station use, personal item storage, and customer service utensil protection and arrangement

Apr 29, 2026Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed best cooling methods, best personal item storage areas, hand wash station maintenance and use.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Water leaking from below soda fountain. Water is dripping off counter in back storage area and caught in a bucket. Water is also seeping into the counter holding the soda fountain and the particle board is beginning to warp and sag. Please repair leak and cabinetry .

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#58 — Dog Friendly Patio Requirements (FD)County code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4

Inspector's notes

Observed non-service dog on patio. Establishment does not have an approved Dog Friendly Patio permit with MCESD. Dog Friendly Patio applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home Corrective Action: ***2nd consecutive violation*** Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4 - No dog shall be allowed on a food establishment premises unless the Department has issued a Dog Friendly Patio Permit to the food establishment.

2025

Dec 2, 2025RoutineA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC about work order for hood to ensure proper air ventilation in kitchen. Provided dog friendly patio information via email.

#58 — Dog Friendly Patio Requirements (FD)County code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4

Inspector's notes

Observed non-service dog on patio. Establishment does not have an approved Dog Friendly Patio permit with department. Dog Friendly Patio applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4 - No dog shall be allowed on a food establishment premises unless the Department has issued a Dog Friendly Patio Permit to the food establishment.

Nov 4, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. The PIC provided proof of quat test strips for restaurant via email on Mon 11/3/2025 4:59 PM

Oct 27, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.FOLLOW UP REQUIRED: A re-inspection will be conducted within 10 days for #48 - Quat test strips

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

-- Employee observed eating meal on food prep table near office. Discussed with PIC establishing a designated area in restaurant away from food, food contact surfaces, and equipment. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

]-- Observed multiple uncovered containers of tortilla chips being stored directly under tongs used for raw chicken, shrimp, and fish on lower prep table shelf. No visible contamination observed. Requested the person in charge move tortilla chips at the time of inspection. Food shall be stored in a manner that minimizes contamination risks. 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.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

-- No quat test strips available at the time of inspection.Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

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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 →