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Taco Bell

A

3517 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix 85051

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-20421

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

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 23, 2023 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Feb 23, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 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

Mar 11, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

AVB on mop sink is leaking when in use. Please repair/replace prior to next routine inspection. Please maintain plumbing in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

2025

Sep 11, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Sep 11, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 23, 2024Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: cleaning frequency of ice chute on soda machine in lobbyNo County legal action will result from this inspection.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-181Award: A,Signer: Erik Castrejon

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore5-202.12

Core-5-202.12 (B-D), C: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Faucet Approved/Installed. 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. Hot water at hand sink at drive thru not able to reach 100*F within 20seconds. Hot water should be readily available at all hand sinks. Person in charge to place a work order. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. Ice chute on soda machine in lobby with black organic matter on outside paneling. All food contact surfaces should be cleaned and sanitized daily. Person in charge to assign employee task and retrain staff to clean regularly. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 23, 2023Routine3 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation, and 3 Core violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: Chlorine sanitationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.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-181Award: A,Signer: Sandra Soza

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

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Cold holding unit at prep stations with fluctuating internal temperatures of foods. Foods closer to hot holding station holding above 41*F, but ambient temperature of unit is 41*F (food holding at 41*F-43*F). Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Leak at toilet in left stall in women's restroom. All systems must be maintained and in good repair. Person in charge stated they will place a work order for repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Freezer located inside of walk in, with several leaks, cause ice to form on boxes, and shelving. All equipment must be in good repair. Person in charge to place a work order. 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 →