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Taco Bell

A

1801 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09526

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 12, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 27, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 21, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 11, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Feb 11, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: vomit clean up procedures. Reminder: employees with painted nails need to wear gloves during food and beverage preparations. Recommend: adding backflow prevents to water lines of hot water units. ASSE 1022.

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Employee water with cap lid stored inside upright freezer with food stored directly below. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee move water to employee shelf in walk in. === Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. 2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

2025

Aug 21, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

The PIC did not know or have access to a policy on how to clean up vomiting or a fecal accident. Provided the PIC with clean up of accident handout. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Feb 27, 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 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 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

May 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was 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,Signer: Nerieda Dominguez

2023

Sep 12, 2023RoutinecleanA

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.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: Nereida Dominguez

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 →