Rili B's Taco Shop

20870 E Heritage Loop Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Rili B's Taco Shop has six inspections in the public record. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

“Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Queen Creek average 95, so Rili B's Taco Shop trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed shut off nozzle on a hose attached to the atmospheric vacuum breaker supplied mop sink. Manager removed the hose during the inspection

5-202.11(A)

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

Inspector notes: Observed large white bucket stored inside the hand sink closest to the grill. Employee removed the bucket. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times

5-205.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed taco salad fryer tool stored on the fire nozzle equipment, observed ice scoop buried in the ice in the ice machine that makes new ice, leading to burial, and observed red containers of food stored on top of trash cans by the grill. Talked to manager about safe utensil storage. Ensure that equipment is stored in a place to keep clean and prevent contamination

3-304.12

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed emplyees are thawing cooked chicken, chile relleno and other meats on the counter top. Talked to staff about thawing and showed the Spanish handout for thawing posted by the walkin. Ensure that TCS foods are thawed safety in the approved thawing methods as reviewed

3-501.13

Dec 8, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed bucket inside hand sink next to the cook line. Hand sinks must be kept clear at all times to ensure proper handwashing is taking place. Bucket was removed at time of inspection

5-205.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 57*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. According to employee, walk-in started to go down at 8am that morning and is currently being repaired. All cold holding equipment must maintain ambient temperatures of 41*F and below. A re-inspection will be conducted by end of day to ensure walk-in has been repaired and holds at 41*F

4-301.11

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leak from black pipes under the hand sink in the hallway. Talked to manager about leaks. Ensure equipment is not leaking and working according to manufacturer's instructions and to prevent contamination

5-205.15(B)

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed metal container was holding bottles of oil and the metal container was stored on top of a trash can by the grill. Talked to manager about storage locations, and removed the items. Manager said they have ordered a small shelf several times, but it hasn't arrived yet. Ensure that food and food contact surfaces to not touch trash cans and dirty surfaces

3-302.11(A3-8)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed nobody present that has a food manager license. Ensure there is someone for each shift that has a food manager license

2-102.12(A)

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food-contact surfaces sanitized using chlorine sanitizer must be sanitized with a contact time of least 10 second at 0 ppm. PIC remade sanitizer solution in 3 comp at 50 ppm

4-501.114(A-E)

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

Inspector notes: Per PIC, the beans had been on the steam unit for about an hour. PIC reheated beans to a temperature of 165F by end of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: PIC removed utensil/container from food products

3-304.12

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

Inspector notes: PIC had employee discard drinks

2-401.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rili B's Taco Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rili B's Taco Shop on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rili B's Taco Shop?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rili B's Taco Shop.

How does Rili B's Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Rili B's Taco Shop most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Rili B's Taco Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rili B's Taco Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rili B's Taco Shop 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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