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Del Taco

4926 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix 85048

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-14406

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

94
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 23, 2023 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 18, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 14, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 7, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 15, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 15, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°

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

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayPriority3-303.11

Inspector's notes

Observed an employee's energy drink can in the ice used for consumption by the drive thru window. Ice used as an exterior coolant must not be used for consumption. In other words, drinks and other things cannot be stored in ice used for drinks or other forms of consumption. Drink was removed, ice was melted, bin was sanitized, and new ice was obtained. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11 - Priority: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

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

Inspector's notes

In the kitchen, observed the low stove being held up by a rock and the prep cooler on the cook line being held up by a large rock. Rocks are not sufficient repairs as they are porous, non-smooth, and not easily cleanable. All repairs must be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Please have these pieces of equipment properly repaired or replaced. Observed the lid completely falling off of the chest freezer. Freezer must be kept in good repair. Please have this unit repaired or replaced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

2025

Oct 7, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed an employee filling up an ice bucket while the ice bucket was on the ground. Ice bucket is fitted with a hook to hold it on the ice bin as it is filled. Instructed the staff to use the ice bucket hook to keep the bucket off of the ground while filling.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

May 14, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the tea machine hooked to a water line with no backflow preventer on it. Please have an ASSE 1022 Backflow preventer installed on the water line.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All water connected, non-carbonated beverage dispensers must have an approved backflow device such as an inline dual check meeting ASSE 1022 standards. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Sep 18, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leak at back hand sink. Observed walkin door and prep fridge door do not fully slef close. Ensure that equipment is in working order and working as designed. Ensure that leaks are corrected. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Mar 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Talked to manager about ceiling tiles types, doors, and air gap questions. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Email confirmed on site.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: Nicolas R.

2023

Oct 23, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about food manager license availability, and AVB on the mop sink.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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Michell Medina

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. ---Observed no soap at back hand sink. Manager added soap to the area. Ensure there is soap at all hand sinks during food operations. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected ---Observed numerous holes in walls, and large gaps at front door during visit. Ensure all gaps/cracks are filled to prevent pests in the facility. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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 →