Papa Chevos

4902 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85298

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged seven inspections at Papa Chevos, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Gilbert restaurant scene, where the average is 96, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 19, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 9, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored above ready-to-eat peppers located in the walk-in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple spray bottles with chemicals for cleaning without common name labeling located in the chemical storage area. 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

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Observed no written procedure for cleaning up bodily fluids or providing a bodily fluid clean up kit on site at time of inspection. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times

2-501.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed a mesh strainer of cilantro leaves sitting in the basin of the hand wash sink. Employee removed the cilantro leaves from the sink at time of inspection. A handwashing sink must be maintained so that it is always accessible for employee use and may not be used for purposes other than handwashing

5-205.11

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Observed establishment using absorbent rags to rolled tacos. Rags were observed in contact with food. PIC removed rags from food at time of inspection. All food contact surfaces must be durable, nonabsorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable

4-101.11(B-E)

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed chicken tacos and rolled chicken tacos with a preparation date of 10/20 and 10/17 located in the bottom of the prep cooler. 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

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)

Aug 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked pork, cut taco mix (tomatoes, onions, and peppers), and cooked pinto beans without a date mark. Per PIC, the pork was cooked two prior to the inspection. The taco mix and pinto beans were cooked/cut yesterday over 24 hours prior to inspection. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked 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)

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Chevos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Chevos on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa Chevos?

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

How does Papa Chevos compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

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

Has Papa Chevos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa Chevos have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa Chevos 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 Papa Chevos inspected?

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

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