Rubio's

884 W Warner Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Rubio's five times, with records going back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Rubio's latest score of 90 falls below the Gilbert average of 96. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: Multiple bags of shrimp and chicken thawing in the food prep sink. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are thawed using an approved method
3-501.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: There is a small gap at the bottom of the back door. Ensure that the door is repaired to eliminate the gap
6-202.15
90
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed diced steak (96*F - 98*F) and diced chicken (118*F - 121*F) on the end of the make-line unit. Person in charge placed in the unit 45 minutes prior to inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: From OC inspection: Re-caulk the grill hood to the wall. Use metal colored silicone
6-501.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: From OC inspection: Provide a spit-front, commercial toilet seat in the men's restroom
5-205.15(B)
78
Jul 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed diced steak (96*F - 98*F) and diced chicken (118*F - 121*F) on the end of the make-line unit. Person in charge placed in the unit 45 minutes prior to inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler at 50*F using min/max thermometer. PIC submitted a work order on 6/28/25, confirmed they will be out today. PIC will keep all TCS food items in alternative coolers until the walk-in is able to maintain 41*F or below
4-301.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: From OC inspection: Provide a spit-front, commercial toilet seat in the men's restroom
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: From OC inspection: Re-caulk the grill hood to the wall. Use metal colored silicone
6-501.11
70
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: From OC inspection: Provide a spit-front, commercial toilet seat in the men's restroom
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: From OC inspection: Re-caulk the grill hood to the wall. Use metal colored silicone
6-501.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rubio's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rubio's on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rubio's?

Across the inspection record, “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rubio's.

How does Rubio's compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Rubio's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Rubio's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rubio's 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 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.