Barrio Queen

388 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Food Catering

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk Grade: B

Barrio Queen has been inspected seven times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

That's lower than the typical Gilbert restaurant, which scores around 96. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed beans and chicken holding 110-130F in a hot holding box. PIC said the food items were reheated by microwave 20 minutes prior. Discussed checking multiple areas of the bag when reheated by microwave to ensure that TCS food is properly reheated to 165F. PIC reheated the products to 165F. ***1ST REPEAT VIOLATION

3-501.16(A)(1)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a can opener with food debris on and around the blade as well as ants. PIC took the can opener to the dish pit area for cleaning

4-601.11(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed dozens of fruit flies in the kitchen. Please contact pest control services prior to the re-inspection date

6-501.111(C)

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Kitchen and bar need to be deep cleaned. Observed food debris buildup on surfaces and on the outside of equipment. Please deep clean establishment and maintain clean prior to the next routine inspection

6-501.12

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barrio Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barrio Queen on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Barrio Queen compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Barrio Queen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Barrio Queen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Barrio Queen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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