Rubio's
B°937 N Dobson Rd, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2405554
Score based on 7 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 history7 on record
2026
Aug 24, 2026Re-Inspection1 priority2 foundationB°
Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #33 found during the inspection conducted on 8/20/26 was verified by the inspector on 8/24/26 via electronic means.
Inspector's notes
Salsa fresca, cut cabbage, pureed garlic item, and cut lettuce-45-48F in the make line/reach in cooler unit in the cookline area. PIC stated that all items had been in the unit for less than 1 hour and relocated to the walk in cooler. Keep TCS food items in cold holding at 41F or below. 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.
Inspector's notes
*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Ambient temperature of the reach in cooler below the make line was 48F. PIC called to have the unit repaired at time of inspection and removed the TCS food items to the walk in cooler-see violation #22. Ice was added to the make line area. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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.
Inspector's notes
Plastic containers with excess cracks/breaks present. PIC removed all items to be discarded. Ensure that food contact surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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 20, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundationB°
Air conditioner was not functioning at time of inspection likely contributing to the temperaure issues in the make line area. The PIC was in the process of have the AC repaired.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Salsa fresca, cut cabbage, pureed garlic item, and cut lettuce-45-48F in the make line/reach in cooler unit in the cookline area. PIC stated that all items had been in the unit for less than 1 hour and relocated to the walk in cooler. Keep TCS food items in cold holding at 41F or below. 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.
Inspector's notes
*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Ambient temperature of the reach in cooler below the make line was 48F. PIC called to have the unit repaired at time of inspection and removed the TCS food items to the walk in cooler-see violation #22. Ice was added to the make line area. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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.
Inspector's notes
Plastic containers with excess cracks/breaks present. PIC removed all items to be discarded. Ensure that food contact surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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.
May 8, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Apr 28, 2026Routine1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection: 5/8/26
Inspector's notes
Observed the bottom of the make-line unit at 52.5*F using min/max thermometer being used to cold hold shredded cabbage and salsa. The food items were placed in the unit approximately two hours prior to the inspection from the walk-in and were both at 41*F or below. Person in charge relocated to the walk-in, placed an out of order sign on the unit, and put in a work order. Person in charge will not use until it is able to maintain 41*F 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. ===RE-INSPECTION: 5/8/26
2025
Nov 10, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed datemarking procedures and training processes for new staff.
Aug 12, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 8, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed two containers of pinto beans and one container of black beans ranging from 112*F to 122*F in the walk-in. Per the person in charge the beans were placed in the walk-in to cool at 11:00am, time of inspection was 1:00pm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection, see embargo form. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling.
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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 →