PlateScore

Del Taco

A

15229 N 35th Ave, Phoenix 85053-4602

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-20359

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

1000602023202420252026Aug 14, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 2, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 15, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 12, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Feb 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 15, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed fish in small prep cooler by grill at 43.7*F. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. Observed that the refrigeration unit may have been on defrost. Max min thermometer showed 41*F ambient temperature inside. Provided option to place in freezer to cool back to 41*F, or discard product. Manager decided to discard fish at time of inspection. Advised staff to verify cold hold temperatures throughout the day with a metal stem thermometer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Observed raw commercially portioned beef in walk in cooler at 44*F. All other foods around observed at 39-42*F. Beef placed in freezer to cool back to 41*F. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed ambient internal temperature of walk in cooler at 42-44*F at beginning of inspection, internal temperature increased to 47*F while on side. Repair company was contacted and on site at time of inspection and repaired. Freon was added to walk in cooler and air circulating in unit was observed to be between 38 - 40*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

Jan 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Aug 2, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed diced tomatoes (48*F), Pico de Gallo (54*F) and guacamole (54*F) in small prep cooler across from grill. Containers were marked with todays date and a prep time of 6:00am, out of temperature for more than 4 hours. : Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Advised staff to stir items and to loosely cover containers and place in walk in cooler to cool after preparing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. All three items were embargoed and discarded

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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.

Feb 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Werner L.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Werner Lopez

2023

Aug 14, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Werner L.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Werner Lopez

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 →