Salt Tacos Y Tequila

2206 E Williams Field Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Salt Tacos Y Tequila has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 14, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding”, showing up two times.

Salt Tacos Y Tequila's latest score of 86 falls below the Gilbert average of 96. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed queso cheese sauce with an internal temperature range of 118F-125F located in a steam table near the reach in freezer. Per PIC, the cheese sauce was stored in the steam table about 2 hours prior to the inspection. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above

3-501.16(A)(1)

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed dishes in the bar dishwasher with chlorine concentration of 0 ppm. Per PIC, bottle had been changed this morning. Disussed priming the machine after changing the bottle, to flush out any air bubbles. Machine was primed and the concentration after a cycle was 100 ppm. Chlorine concentration for food contact surfaces shall be between 50 and 100 ppm

4-501.114(A-E)

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed dishes in the bar dishwasher with chlorine concentration of 0 ppm. PIC replaced bottle and primmed the machine to a final concentration of 100 ppm. Chlorine concentration shall be between 50 and 100 ppm for food contact surfaces

4-501.114(A-E)

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed refried beans with internal temperature of 85-100 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. Beans were cooked 2 hours prior to inspection and were not accurately logged on the cooling log. Beans were still within the time frame and were reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit to be re-cooled. Discussed stirring products routinely to help the cool down process. When cooling, food shall go from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees in 2 hours and from 70 degrees F to 41 degrees F or below in another 4 hours

3-501.14

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

Inspector notes: Observed Spanish rice with internal temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit in the hot holding table. Kitchen manager reheated in the microwave to 165 degrees F prior to storing back in the hot holding table. TCS foods shall be held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above

3-501.16(A)(1)

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed refried beans cooling in a deep 30 qt container. Inspector had employees transfer to a hotel pan to keep the beans at 4 inch depth. Also discussed using an ice wand or stirring frequently. Per employee, they had 6 ice wands but are down to 2. Also discussed using the cooling log and a timer to ensure food temperatures are being checked frequently as foods are cooling

3-501.15(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salt Tacos Y Tequila last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salt Tacos Y Tequila on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salt Tacos Y Tequila?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salt Tacos Y Tequila.

How does Salt Tacos Y Tequila compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Salt Tacos Y Tequila most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Salt Tacos Y Tequila's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salt Tacos Y Tequila have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Salt Tacos Y Tequila means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Salt Tacos Y Tequila inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Salt Tacos Y Tequila is inspected around four times per year on average.

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