Arriba Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Arriba Mexican Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Arriba Mexican Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 23, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: 2nd Repeat Violation Upon re-inspection observed 2 live German roaches in the dishwashing area. Pest control was on site and treated facility on 3/17. Please have pest control return and treat the establishment again for roaches. Inspector will follow up on Thursday April 2nd
6-501.111(C)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed cracked tiles in the dishwashing area. Broken tiles allowed for water to get underneath the tiles in a large area of the dishwashing area. Please have tiles repaired
6-501.11
86
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: On the cook line, observed 2 German cockroaches on the floor. Did not see a source of the roaches. Establishment must remain free of all pests. Please have pest control come and treat the establishment prior to re-inspection. Please have records of pest control available for re-inspection
6-501.111(C)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed cracked tiles in the dishwashing area. Broken tiles allowed for water to get underneath the tiles in a large area of the dishwashing area. Please have tiles repaired
6-501.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed several pans of meats, queso, and prepped foods all without lids or covers. All foods are required to be kept covered while in storage in the walk-in. Foods were all covered at time of inspection
3-302.11(A3-8)
82
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a leaking waterline under the sprayer sink. All plumbing must remain in good repair. Please have the leak repaired
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed several broken tiles in the mop sink flooring and the flooring/cove bases in the expo area. All floors must be kept in good repair. Please have tiles repaired
6-501.11
90
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 2nd repeat violation. In the reach in hold holding unit by the ice maker, observed 3 large pans of beans that were holding between 129-132*F. Beans had been cooked and placed in the unit 1.5 hours prior. Beans were reheated to 181*F prior to returning to hot holding
3-501.16(A)(1)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the bar, observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink. Hand drying provisions must be kept available at all handwashing sinks. Manager had paper towels added to bar sink
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris accumulating on the push block and blades of the dicer. Per employee, dicer was not used today and was stored as clean. Dicer was rewashed
4-601.11(A)
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a can of raid pesticides stored in the bar. Pesticides were removed from the premises
7-202.11
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a fly trap hanging over the prep table in the back food prep area. Fly traps must not be stored above food or food contact surfaces. Manager had fly trap discarded at time of inspection
6-202.13
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a leaking waterline under the sprayer sink. All plumbing must remain in good repair. Please have the leak repaired
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed several broken tiles in the mop sink flooring and the flooring/cove bases in the expo area. All floors must be kept in good repair. Please have tiles repaired
6-501.11
55
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a makeshift steamer on the flat top grill holding cooked chicken at 103-107*F and cooked steak to 113-120*F when measured with a probe thermometer. PIC stated the foods were holding hot and were cooked at 10:30am. Observed a wire rack at the bottom of the perforated pan so cooked proteins did not make direct contact with any warming portion of the steamer. 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 reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Advised PIC to remake steamer using a solid metal pan and storing on a warmer portion of the flat top grill to ensure foods are properly hot held. In the server expo, observed RTE bean dip with internal temperatures ranging from 117-130*F when measure with a probe thermometer. Per PIC, the bean dip was reheated in the tilt skillet to 165*F for 15 seconds less than 2 hours prior. Observed kettle setting at "med." PIC relocated the beans to be reheated to 165*F at the time of inspection. PIC moved the kettle to the "high" setting. Advised PIC to periodically stir and include on line checks to ensure dip is properly maintained
3-501.16(A)(1)
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer observed at the bar dishwasher after priming for 3 minutes and running 3 times. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to the main warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese enchiladas on the cook line near the microwave with internal temperatures observed at 72*F, internally. PIC stated the enchiladas are served within 3 hours on time as a control but no timestamp or log was observed. PIC stated the enchiladas had been removed from the cooler at 11am. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
67
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no accessible paper towels at dispenser in the back. It was jammed and broken. Manager was able to correct it. Ensure there is accessible paper towels at each hand sink
6-301.12
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood in the back at slicer and above soda station in the front. Observed FRP wall covering coming off by water heater. Ensure that raw wood is covered so it is now easy to clean
6-201.11
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arriba Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arriba Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arriba Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Arriba Mexican Grill.
How does Arriba Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Arriba Mexican Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Arriba Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arriba Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Arriba Mexican Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Arriba Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arriba Mexican Grill is inspected around six times per year on average.
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