Rubio's

540 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Rubio's four times, with records going back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 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 one violation per visit across recent inspections.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation system not cleaned properly

Inspector notes: Observed build of debris/grease on hood filters. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency. Filters that collect particulate matter must be cleaned or changed frequently to prevent overloading and promote adequate ventilation

6-501.14

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the make line. PIC returned cloths to sanitizer bucket at time of inspection. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Improper cooling methods used

3-501.15(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rubio's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rubio's on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

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

Has Rubio's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rubio's have averaged around one violation 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.

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