Taco Bell

912 E Apache Blvd, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-06737

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Sep 10, 2026Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: maintaining at least 1 inch above flood rim at prep sink faucet. Establishment has work order on water heater. Of note: small 1 door freezer is out of order.

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed left trash lid is damaged. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-501.111 - Core: Area, Enclosures and Receptacles, Good Repair

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

On previous inspection noted leakage at mop sink avb when turned on. Notified Person In Charge again during inspection leakage when turned on at avb of mop sink faucet has large leak with cold and hot water on. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

May 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: timer usage for French Fries. Deep clean sauce pumps. Quat test strip usage. 9 food allergies. Recommend: replacing AVB at mop sink. Remove cardboard from walk in fans. Reminder: RPZ backflow preventers need to be tested each year. Of note: Establishment has work order to repair men' s restroom urinal and back door sweep.

2025

Sep 25, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Multiple pieces of equipment and utensils in clean storage areas with excess old food debris present. All items were removed to be properly cleaned. Ensure that equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

Apr 30, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Excess ice buildup in the double door freezer under the fan area. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

2024

Oct 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

The PIC stated that there is a work order for the repair (ice buildup) of the double door reach in freezer in the rear prep area.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Jose Garcia

2023

Aug 10, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Taylor Lasch

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →