Dulce Churro Cafe

1674 N Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Dulce Churro Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Compared to other Gilbert restaurants (averaging 96), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria

Inspector notes: Observed 200 ppm of chlorine in sanitizer bucket. PIC drained and re-filled to bring concentration to 50 PPM at time of inspection. Please test regularly to ensure proper levels are maintained at all times

7-204.11

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build up of dried up ice cream debris in catch basin. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule using approved sanitizers designated for ice cream machine to ensure all food and non food contact surfaces are maintained clean at all times

4-602.11(E)

Dispensing Equipment, Protection of Equipment and Food

Inspector notes: Observed broken lid for container of sugar. Please replace prior to next routine inspection to prevent contamination

4-204.13(A-D)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed storage racks with accumulation of dust and flour debris. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent build up. Clean prior to next routine inspection. Also observed frying oil residue underneath ice cream machine and fryer. Clean prior to next routine inspection

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Observed several non functioning equipment stored above upright reach-in cooler. Please maintain premises free of unnecessary items

6-501.114

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified food protection manager present. Please have at least one CFPM present during all hours of operation. ***3rd repeat violation

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dulce Churro Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dulce Churro Cafe on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Dulce Churro Cafe compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Dulce Churro Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Dulce Churro Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dulce Churro Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dulce Churro Cafe 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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