Rubio's
B°15479 W Mcdowell Rd, Goodyear 85395
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2405556
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jun 25, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
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Inspector's notes
-- Observed container of queso blanco in kettle warmer with internal temperatures ranging between 124°F-128°F using probing thermometer. The kettle warmer was placed on a low temperature setting and the maximum water temperature measured at 129°F. The person in charge stated the queso was placed in the warmer approximately 3 hours prior to the inspection (around 10:00 AM). All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. 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.
Apr 8, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
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Inspector's notes
-- No paper towels available in dispenser for hand sink near warewashing area. Reviewed MCESD requirements with the person in charge: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. The PIC provided paper towels for the dispenser 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.
2025
Oct 29, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed designated areas for employee items. Discussed protein utensil color coding.
Jun 24, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning methods for soda nozzles
Apr 7, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 20, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Re-inspectionNo County legal action will result from this inspection.New owner re-inspection walk through with the GM. Most items were corrected. Please continue with testing the backflow valve. Install soap and paper towels at the new backroom hand wash sink.New hand wash sink drain has been run over the floor to the floor sink while that was not needed.Please re-run along the wall off the floor to accommodate for floor cleaning. Patch holes in the floor.Drain lines may not run unnecessarily exposed, shall be rigid, properly braced, where needed run along the wall, maintaining gravity flow and a 1-inch air gap at the floor sink. Drain lines shall be installed so that they accommodate cleaning and the provision of storage space as much as possible. Drain lines may not be run over the floor. Wall penetrations are required to be finished out smooth and easily cleanable. Install escutcheon plates where applicable. Overhead drain lines may not be run over food service areas or lines must be troughed. (6-201.12) 2, (802.2.1) 3, (5-202.13) 2, (C8S1R8f(1) and (2)) 1Discussed Avocado processing brining the outside of the Avocados in contact with the inside. GM and Managers certified, bio-hazard spill kits on site (3)Permit issued Eating and Drinking Class IV 10+ Seating.
Inspector's notes
Please correct the following plumbing issues: d). Please have the reduced pressure zone upstream of the soda fountain serviced and tested. It is leaking and not well mounted at the wall. Provide test report on site for review.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →