Rubio's

1712 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Rubio's has six inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 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.

Looking across the full record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Tempe restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: ***2nd Consecutive Violation*** Observe several spray bottles of restroom cleaner angled at single use cups for single service utensils in the storage area next to the make line. PIC relocated the restroom cleaner spray bottles. Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and single service items

7-201.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: ****2nd Consecutive violation**** The low boy 4 door true unit refrigerator had ambient of 53.7*F with min/max. Outside temperature showed inaccurately 41*F. Notified Person IN Charge (PIC). The PIC called to have the unit scheduled for repair and unit is currently empty. Ensure that cold holding equipment is able to maintain TCS food items at 41F or below

4-301.11

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

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

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In use quat sanitizer at 500 ppm in the three compartment sink. Manager stated that the sanitizer would be adjusted to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions

7-204.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices

Inspector notes: Shelving unit in the ware wash area have excess rust present. PIC stated that shelves would be replaced. Ensure that non-food contact surfaces are easily cleanable

4-202.16

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

Inspector notes: Knife and slicer stored between the make line and steamer in the cook line area. PIC removed utensils. Ensure that in use food/ice-dispensing utensils are properly stored between uses

3-304.12

Jul 31, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 22, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer stored directly over single service utensils in the storage area next to the make line. PIC relocated the single service items. Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and single service items

7-201.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: The table top area of the make line had ambient temperature at 51-53F. The PIC called to have the unit scheduled for repair and added ice to store food items. Ensure that cold holding equipment is able to maintain TCS food items at 41F or below

4-301.11

May 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 10, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device

Inspector notes: Contact a certified backflow tester to certify the backflow preventer for the soda carbonator

5-205.13

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

6-201.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rubio's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rubio's on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rubio's?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rubio's.

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

Rubio's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

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.

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