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Rubio's 099

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4340 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85018

Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD2406140

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

10006020252026Jun 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 25, 2025 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Nov 19, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 12, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 2, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 10, 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 history6 on record

2026

Aug 10, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Physical facilities inspection. The establishment was not preparing any catering orders during the inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 2, 2026Routine1 coreA°

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

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Multiple pieces of equipment in clean storage with excess water present. Manager stated that equipment would be properly air dried. Ensure that equipment and utensils are properly air dried after sanitizing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

Feb 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Catering orders were not being fulfilled at time of inspection.

2025

Nov 19, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cold holding temperatures and corrective actions with person in charge. Make line across from grill has work order in place.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed debris build up on wall under 3-comp sink and prep sink. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Sep 25, 2025Routine1 priority3 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures. Cold holding procedures at salsa bar. Recommend: providing food analysis study of all salsas. Reminder: refrain from storing food on floor.Of note: Entire hot well line is not in use. Currently work order to repair.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection no manager could provided Certified Food manager certificate with present manager name on it. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed two spray bottles of degrease angled and above open container of exposed single use tongs. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved chemical spray bottles to chemical area. ==== Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.12

Inspector's notes

On previous inspection discussed with management team to caulk hand sink by front door. At time of inspection hand sink is still missing caulk. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Equipment needs to be sealed to wall. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-402.12 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore6-501.19

Inspector's notes

Observed door to men's restroom is not self closing completely. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =====Except during cleaning and maintenance operations, toilet room doors as specified under § 6-202.14 shall be kept closed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.19 - Core: Closing Toilet Room Doors

Jun 24, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures; chemical storage procedures. Recommend: re-caulking all around front hand sink. Of note: currently no study has been submitted for salsa bar. At this time the areas will be treated as temperature control area.

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 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →