Inspection Report

Business Name
Rubio's

Business Address
1712 E GUADALUPE RD TEMPE AZ 85283

Permit Number
FD2405711

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Food Production

Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
7/2/2026

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 28

Repeat Violation

Description: Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly Stored

Comments:

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

Addl Notes: ***Third Consecutive Violation*** Observe on storage rack to right of main entrance and hand sink on bottom two open shelves with two spray bottles of degreaser angled and stored over minute maid lemonade/juice. Also observed open container of Quat sanitizer stored directly above minute maid lemonade/ juice box. Chemicals stored directly above food. PIC relocated the degreaser cleaner spray bottles and Quat sanitizer. ===== Ensure that toxic materials are stored. in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and single service items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 33

Repeat Violation

Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control

Comments:

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. Addl Notes: ****Third Consecutive violation**** The low boy 4 door true unit refrigerator had ambient of 53.7*F-63*F with min/max. Outside temperature showed inaccurately 37*F. Notified Person IN Charge (PIC). The PIC called to have the unit scheduled for repair and unit is currently empty. Ensure that cold holding equipment is able to maintain TCS food items at 41F or below. Inside the unit was tcs foods present. Multiples discussed with management to discontinue using this unit for tcs foods storage. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Comments/Details

Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
AMC Class: Thu., 07/09/2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Location: 1645 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85006
Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures.
Recommend: discontinue usage of 4 door low boy refrigeration unit.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation: Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation: Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation: Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program: All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.