Gilbert Butchery

965 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85296

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Gilbert Butchery seven times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Among Gilbert restaurants, the typical score is 96; Gilbert Butchery is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

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

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Protection from Unapproved Additives (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed establishment using nitrates when making homemade beef jerky. Establishment will discontinue use of the nitrates added to the beef jerky and must apply for a variance. An establishment can not stored or use nitrates on site without a pre-approved variance

3-302.14

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed beef jerky with various prepared dates from 2/13-2/23, stored in a reach in on the retail side of the establishment. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.18

Specialized processing method used without required variance (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed reduced oxygen packing smoked sausages, smoked beef sticks and frozen organ meat in a commercial vacuum packer being held over 48 hours. Also observed dehydrated (jerky) beef being held longer than 7 days. PIC must obtain a variance for these methods and discontinue until approval. The meat products held over 48 hours were discarded at time of inspection. A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances

3-502.11

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee processing raw beef and then employee switched to portioning cheese for raw chicken breasts without washing hands between tasks. Discussed washing hands prior to handling cheese as it goes on the same shelf with cheese used for baked potatoes which may not be heated to 165 Degrees Fahrenheit. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection

2-301.14

Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a spray nozzle attached to a hose downstream of an AVB on the mop sink. Discussed with PIC about how this pressure can damage the backflow device and could create a potential for contamination of the main water supply. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection

5-202.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed deli string on a holder that was contaminated with food debris. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection and discarded the contaminated deli string

4-601.11(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Observed spices being stored and beef jerky being packaged on either side of the handwash sink at the front service area. Discussed the need for a splash guard here to protect spice containers and food preparation surfaces from becoming contaminated

3-305.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gilbert Butchery last inspected?

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

How does Gilbert Butchery compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Gilbert Butchery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Gilbert Butchery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gilbert Butchery have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gilbert Butchery 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 Gilbert Butchery inspected?

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

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