Raffaele's Gourmet
B°4500 S Dobson Rd, Chandler 85248
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF-09-0007
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
The county suspended this establishment's permit on Jul 8, 2026 — it was ordered to stop operating until the issue was resolved. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Jan 4, 2027, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history15 on record
2026
Jul 14, 2026Re-Inspection4 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Inspector's notes
Observed employee making burrito. Employee added cheese to burrito and wrapped tortilla with no gloves. 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. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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 handwash sink blocked with multiple personal items. Informed PIC handwash sink needs to be accessible at all times and used for handwashing only. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 raw pork (milanese) stored above French fries. Informed PIC all raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
Observed breakfast sandwiches, burritos, chicken wings and roasted peppers hot holding at 111-113 degrees in hot holding window. Informed PIC that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw eggs, raw beef patties, raw chorizo, French fries, slices tomatoes, shredded cheese, raw milanese and cut melon cold holding at 89-112 degrees. Informed PIC that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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
Observed cooked pork and cooked beef stored in a cooler temping at 121 degrees. Per PIC they had cooked the meat an hour and a half ago. Explained that no cooling is permitted on the unit, all TCS foods cooled on unit must be maintained at 135 degrees or above. PIC voluntarily discarded cooked pork and cooked beef. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d - Food preparation shall be simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Excessive steps may include, but are not limited to, cooking overnight without oversight, cooling, or cutting large volumes of food items. This prohibition does not apply to foods that have been prepared or packaged in permanent food establishments or commissaries meeting the requirements of this code.
Jul 8, 2026Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
Inspector's notes
Observed only refrigeration on unit with an ambient temperature of 60 degrees. Informed PIC 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 at once.
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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting.
Jul 8, 2026Routine4 priority3 foundation1 coreD°
Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM on duty at the time of inspection. Informed PIC 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 Predefined Comment:
Inspector's notes
Observed employee making burrito. Employee added cheese to burrito and wrapped tortilla with no gloves. 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. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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 handwash sink blocked with multiple personal items. Informed PIC handwash sink needs to be accessible at all times and used for handwashing only. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 raw pork (milanese) stored above French fries. Informed PIC all raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
Observed breakfast sandwiches, burritos, chicken wings and roasted peppers hot holding at 111-113 degrees in hot holding window. Informed PIC that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw eggs, raw beef patties, raw chorizo, French fries, slices tomatoes, shredded cheese, raw milanese and cut melon cold holding at 89-112 degrees. Informed PIC that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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
Observed only refrigeration on unit cold holding at 60 degreed. Informed PIC 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 at once.
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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 no test strips available during time of inspection. Informed PIC that test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-501.116 - Priority Foundation: Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked pork and cooked beef stored in a cooler temping at 121 degrees. Per PIC they had cooked the meat an hour and a half ago. Explained that no cooling is permitted on the unit, all TCS foods cooled on unit must be maintained at 135 degrees or above. PIC voluntarily discarded cooked pork and cooked beef. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d - Food preparation shall be simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Excessive steps may include, but are not limited to, cooking overnight without oversight, cooling, or cutting large volumes of food items. This prohibition does not apply to foods that have been prepared or packaged in permanent food establishments or commissaries meeting the requirements of this code.
Apr 8, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 26, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the single reach in unit with an ambient temperature of 55*F. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic shop on site. The reach in was corrected to reach an ambient temperature of 39*F. Cold holding equipment shall be maintained at 41*F or below. 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.
Apr 10, 2025Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
At the time of the inspection there were multiple squeeze bottles placed in the handwashing sink for storage. The handwashing sink shall be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. Employee removed the squeeze bottles from the handwashing sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 the single reach in unit with an ambient temperature of 78*F. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic shop on site. The reach in was corrected to reach an ambient temperature of 35*F. Cold holding equipment shall be maintained at 41*F or below. 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 five missing light shields above the hand wash station and food preparation area. Please provide light shields prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Inspector's notes
Observed the following items being carried over in the reach in unit at time of inspection: raw bacon, raw eggs, cheese, corndogs, hot dogs, raw chorizo and beef patties. Food preparation shall be simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Food items were embargoed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d - Food preparation shall be simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Excessive steps may include, but are not limited to, cooking overnight without oversight, cooling, or cutting large volumes of food items. This prohibition does not apply to foods that have been prepared or packaged in permanent food establishments or commissaries meeting the requirements of this code.
Jan 15, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
May 16, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection was conducted at Ralph's Commissary.Inspection rights were acknowledged by Fernando O.Inspection report was emailed and verified.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or??Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Fernando Olmos
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. o At the time of the inspection there were objects placed in the handwashing sink for storage. The handwashing sink shall be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. Employee removed items from the handwashing sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected o Observed screen above the flat top to be torn. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by, filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings. Please repair screen prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding o Observed three light shields missing above the prep table and flat top. Provide light shield prior to next routine inspection Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Mar 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights acknowledged by Sara S.Report was emailed.Inspection conducted at Ralph's Snack Bar.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request[1]Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sara Salazar
Feb 5, 2024Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted at MFO. Printed report and given to operator at time of inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit cardand invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or??Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Number of Samples: 0,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Fredi,Water Sample: N,At Office: Y
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed door under hand wash station in disrepair as well as the doors to the reach-in refrigeration unit in disrepair. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Discussed getting doors repaired prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting Observed insufficient lighting in mobile unit as one light fixture was not operating sufficiently. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Discussed getting light fixture repaired prior to next routine inspection. Core-6-501.14, C: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition Observed black organic matter build-up at ventilation hood filters above flat top grill. When asked how long ago the filters had been cleaned, the operator stated that they had been cleaned a week prior and will be cleaned today. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 11, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Fernando Olmos
Oct 26, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Manny Ortiz
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →