Taco Bell
A29844 N Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek 85331
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05596
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Feb 9, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Small holes in wall panel near mop sink faucet handles. Caulking on top edge of hand wash station in men's restroom is cracked and separating from the wall. Women's restroom hand wash station shows beginnings of cracking also. Damaged coved base tiles in center empty area and near walk-in doors. Spacing around pipe near walk-in doors can be covered or filled.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Jul 29, 2025Re-Inspection1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Electronic - Photos of mop sink sent to inspector
Inspector's notes
Observed diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream ranging from 45*F to 51*F in the reach-in of the make-line unit. Ambient temperature of the unit was 52.8*F using min/max thermometer. Person in charge (PIC) stated the tomatoes were placed in the unit at approximately 8:00 am from the walk-in and voluntarily discarded them - see embargo form. Time of inspection was approximately 12:45 pm. PIC stated the cheddar cheese and sour cream were placed in the unit from the walk-in less than 4 hours ago and relocated the items to the walk-in to rapid cool. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Jul 23, 2025Routine2 priorityC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommended getting the make-line unit (reach-in) serviced. Emailed mop sink handout. Re-inspection: 7/29/25
Inspector's notes
Observed diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream ranging from 45*F to 51*F in the reach-in of the make-line unit. Ambient temperature of the unit was 52.8*F using min/max thermometer. Person in charge (PIC) stated the tomatoes were placed in the unit at approximately 8:00 am from the walk-in and voluntarily discarded them - see embargo form. Time of inspection was approximately 12:45 pm. PIC stated the cheddar cheese and sour cream were placed in the unit from the walk-in less than 4 hours ago and relocated the items to the walk-in to rapid cool. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Inspector's notes
Observed downstream shutoff device installed on the mop sink downstream from an atmospheric vacuum breaker. PIC will remove the shutoff device from the mop sink. Discussed the importance of keeping shutoff device removed from the mop sink to ensure the AVB backflow preventer remains functional. Shutoff valves are not permitted downstream from an AVB backflow preventer. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A) - Priority: Prohibiting a Cross Connection; Drinking Lines Predefined Comment: Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. RE-INSPECTION: 7/29/25
May 29, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 7, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 27, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kathy G.
2023
Aug 4, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed work-order for sanitizer dispenser on three-compartment sink. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Christian M.
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →