Burrito Express
A7165 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert 85298
Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD2500327
Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history3 on record
2026
May 28, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 19, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed refried beans in steam well with an internal temperature of 110-123*F. PIC stated beans had been placed in warmer for 30 minutes prior to inspection and were re-heated to 165*f 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.
Inspector's notes
Certified food protection manager (CFPM)card was not available upon request. Please ensure at least one person has a CFPM and all other employees have a food handlers card. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed employee crack non-pasteurized shelled eggs and proceed to serve ready to eat food without first removing gloves and washing hands. Employee was instructed to remove gloves and wash hands at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked potatoes cooling on countertop with an internal temperature of 110*f. PIC stated potatoes had been cooling for 30 minutes or less and were moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Provided cooling guidance documents.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.
2025
Jun 24, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation3 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed employee food stored over food area in the walk-in cooler and open employee drinks in the dry storage area. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed employee touch cooked RTE potatoes with her bare hands while prepping. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed spray bottle with chemicals for cleaning without common name labeling. PIC marked with common name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies must be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple large plastic containers of cooked potatoes stored at room temperature unmonitored with an internal temperature range of 92F-100F. Per PIC, the potatoes have been cooling for an hour. All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed beef thawing in a bucket of water on the floor near the food prep sink. PIC moved the beef to the walk-in cooler to continue thawing. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
- 100Circle KA°7165 S Val Vista Dr · 0 m away
- 100Grotti's PizzaA°7131 S Val Vista Dr · 80 m away
- 89Black Rock Coffee BarA1694 E Riggs Rd · 110 m away
- 100Basha High SchoolA5990 S Val Vista Dr · 200 m away
- 90American Leadership AcademyB1750 E Riggs Rd · 240 m away
- 100Navarrete Elementary SchoolA6490 S Sun Groves Blvd · 990 m away
- 96Top CupA°7115 S Val Vista Dr · 1.5 km away
- 94Randy's DonutsA4935 S Val Vista Dr · 1.5 km away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →