Del Taco
A13367 W Grand Ave, Surprise 85374
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-06532
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
May 22, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Jul 16, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a nuestros enlaces hispanos al (602) 463-3132 o (602) 526-6123. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact our language liaisons at (602) 463-3132 or (602) 526-6123.
Inspector's notes
Observed an in-use ice machine with excessive hard water water mineral accumulation behind the deflector panel. Per PIC ice from the machine is used in customer drinks. Educated PIC that ice is considered a food item when used in customer drinks. Instructed PIC in clean-in-place procedure using a hot soapy rinse, hot water rinse, and hot water plus sanitizer rinse. Correct by next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Feb 18, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed bags of lettuce inside walk-in unit next to reach through door with an internal temperature of 47-49*F. Internal temp of TCS food items registered with internal probe thermometer. Observed walk-in side door open every time the main walk-in door would close. Side door would not fully shut every time it was blown open and would allow warm air from cook line into walk-in. Ambient temp of walk-in registered 38*F with min/max ambient air thermometer. PIC stated the lettuce bags were in the walk-in since the day before and had not been taken out. All TCS foods improperly cold 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 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. Second consecutive violation. Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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.
2024
Oct 3, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Oct 2, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS food in a walk-in unit with a warm ambient temperature. Ambient temperature of unit measured using min/max thermometer registered 43*F. Internal temperature of TCS food taken with internal probe thermometer registered 43-45*F. TCS food items included sliced cheeses, creamy sauces, sour cream, sliced tomatoes, sliced leafy greens, and fried fish. All TCS foods improperly cold 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 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. 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.
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Observed a walk-in refrigeration unit holding TCS foods with a warm ambient temperature. Ambient temperature of unit measured with min/max thermometer registered 43*F. Per PIC the unit has had issues over the last few weeks and has issues sealing due to side door causing the main door to open when it closes. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Correct prior to 24hr re-inspection on 10/3/24.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
May 6, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights reviewed with Caesar A.Inspection report emailed. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Cesar Arana
Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed. Cove basing tiles missing near the ice machine. Ensure these are repaired or replaced by the next routine inspection. Core-6-201.17, C: Walls and Ceilings, Attachments. Hand washing sink near the ice machine is separating from the wall. Ensure the sink/wall juncture is caulked to make it smooth and easily cleanable by the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Sep 20, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights reviewed with Caesar A.Inspection report emailed.Discussed wiping buckets and food manager certification. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Caesar Ara
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed 0ppm of QUAT sanitizer at the three compartment sink that was actively sanitizing dishes. PIC emptied the sanitizer sink and refilled with new QUAT sanitizer from the dispenser. Inspector re-tested the water and QUAT sanitizer was at 200ppm concentration. Ensure the QUAT concentration is between 150ppm- 400ppm for active sanitizing of dishes. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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