Rubio's 099

4340 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Rubio's 099 has been inspected three times since 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of organic debris and soil on the nonfood contact surfaces of the fountain machine. Soil accumulations observed in the drain lines that drain into the bottom basin/drain and also on the sides of the basin/drain. PIC will clean the equipment and retrain employees to clean more frequently. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris

4-602.13

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector Notes & Corrective Actions:

7-201.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Inspector Notes & Corrective Actions:

2-102.12(A)

Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing

Inspector notes: On previous inspection discussed with management team to caulk hand sink by front door. At time of inspection hand sink is still missing caulk. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Equipment needs to be sealed to wall

4-402.12

Closing Toilet Room Doors

Inspector notes: Observed door to men's restroom is not self closing completely. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =====Except during cleaning and maintenance operations, toilet room doors as specified under § 6-202.14 shall be kept closed

6-501.19

May 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: From OC inspection: 4. Test carbonated beverage system RPZ backflow preventer and provide test report. If RPZ fails, repair or replace RPZ

5-205.15(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rubio's 099 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rubio's 099 on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Rubio's 099 compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Rubio's 099 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Rubio's 099's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rubio's 099 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rubio's 099 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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