Burrito Express

7165 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85298

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Food Production

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Burrito Express is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Gilbert restaurants (averaging 96), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hands not washed when required

Inspector notes: Observed employee crack non-pasteurized shelled eggs and proceed to serve ready to eat food without first removing gloves and washing hands. Employee was instructed to remove gloves and wash hands at time of inspection

2-301.14

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed refried beans in steam well with an internal temperature of 110-123*F. PIC stated beans had been placed in warmer for 30 minutes prior to inspection and were re-heated to 165*f at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Observed cooked potatoes cooling on countertop with an internal temperature of 110*f. PIC stated potatoes had been cooling for 30 minutes or less and were moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Provided cooling guidance documents

3-501.15(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Certified food protection manager (CFPM)card was not available upon request. Please ensure at least one person has a CFPM and all other employees have a food handlers card. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jun 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee touch cooked RTE potatoes with her bare hands while prepping. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items

3-301.11(B)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed spray bottle with chemicals for cleaning without common name labeling. PIC marked with common name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies must be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material

7-102.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple large plastic containers of cooked potatoes stored at room temperature unmonitored with an internal temperature range of 92F-100F. Per PIC, the potatoes have been cooling for an hour. All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means

4-301.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed beef thawing in a bucket of water on the floor near the food prep sink. PIC moved the beef to the walk-in cooler to continue thawing. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process

3-501.13

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee food stored over food area in the walk-in cooler and open employee drinks in the dry storage area. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use

2-401.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burrito Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burrito Express on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burrito Express?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burrito Express.

How does Burrito Express compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Burrito Express most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Burrito Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Burrito Express have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burrito Express 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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