PlateScore

Rubio's 123

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20210 N 59th Ave, Glendale 85308

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2406142

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.

98
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

10006020252026Mar 3, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 4, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 27, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 18, 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 18, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding

May 27, 2026Routine2 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed reheating times/temperatures, thawing methods, monitoring of cold holding/double pan/fill-line, and minor facility maintenance. Also discussed ice bath construction for picante sauce

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Soda nozzles in lobby area observed with residue buildup on internal surfaces. Discussed cleaning methods for soda nozzles and other food contact equipment. Non-TCS food contact equipment shall be cleaned in a manner and frequency that prevents buildup of debris, organic matter, and/or residues. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection

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Repeat Violation 4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Cup used as scoop and stored inside container of cut onions in contact with the food product. PIC removed the cup from the container.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Mar 4, 2026Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of TCS food items (hot/cold). Also discussed air gap requirements for 3 compartment sink drain-line and minor facility and hand wash station maintenance

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Soda nozzles in lobby area observed with residue buildup on internal surfaces. Discussed cleaning methods for soda nozzles and other food contact equipment. Non-TCS food contact equipment shall be cleaned in a manner and frequency that prevents buildup of debris, organic matter, and/or residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

2025

Aug 25, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 3, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

-- Observed bottles of window cleaner and degreaser being stored directly above open box of utensils. No visible contamination observed. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

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 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →