Inspection Report

Business Name
Rubio's 099
Business Address
4340 E INDIAN SCHOOL RD PHOENIX AZ 85018
Permit Number
FD2406140
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Food Catering
Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
9/25/2025
Grade
B
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 2

Description: Certified Food Protection Manager

Comments:

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 Addl 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.

Violation #: 28

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: 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.

Violation #: 47

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

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

Violation #: 53

Description: Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, Clean

Comments:

6-501.19 - Core: Closing Toilet Room Doors Addl 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.

Comments/Details


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.

"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.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

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