Backyard Taco

1420 S Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Backyard Taco appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. Backyard Taco was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Restaurants in Gilbert average 96, so Backyard Taco trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed some plastic bucket filled with powders. inquired from manager. identified as sugar. manager provided an identification label

3-302.12

Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in the ware washing area drying racks, some of the washed food pans still wet stacked. discussed with manager. please leave washed pans open to allow proper air drying. manager unstacked wet pans

4-901.11

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food prep. knife on the drying magnetic holder, knife handle wrapped with duct tape. discussed with manager. please allow smooth, easily cleanable surfaces. manager removed all duct tape

4-101.11(B-E)

Nov 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two covered containers of cooked chopped chicken at 47 and 53 Deg. F. respectively in the walk-in. Per the establishment's cooling log they were pulled out of the oven at 11:00 AM at over 135 Deg. F. Please be sure to keep containers of Time Temperature Control for Safety Foods uncovered and placed on upper shelves in the walk-in during the cooling process. Also suggest another temperature check after the initial two hours during the cooling process

3-501.15(B)

May 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Container of refried beans were held on the stovetop at 112F

3-501.16(A)(1)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A large garbage container blocked the handwashing sink in the prep area

5-205.11

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Backyard Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Backyard Taco on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Backyard Taco compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Backyard Taco most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Backyard Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Backyard Taco have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Backyard Taco 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 Backyard Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Backyard Taco is inspected around four times per year on average.

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