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Taco Bell

A

2028 N Power Rd, Mesa 85215

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03637

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 31, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 30, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 3, 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 history7 on record

2026

Mar 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Nov 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC about replacing self-closing door mechanism on restroom at time of inspection.

Apr 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Aug 20, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Emailed the cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents.

Jan 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed the upcoming remodel of the establishment. Some changes in plumbing, equipment etc. require prior approval from the Department. Please visit: https://www.esd.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307 for additional information and remodel application.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the 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: Joseph Demarest

2023

Aug 30, 2023Routine2 coreA°

OC Re-inspection conducted with BJ O. Inspection report emailed to BJ O.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: BJ O.

#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. 1) Provide a mixing valve to the newly installed hand sink. Per BJ, mixing valves are on back order. 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 1) Current drive thru window did not have the capability to self close. Establishment is awaiting on a new drive thru window. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Jul 31, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

OC Inspection, E&D Class 3. Inspection conducted with BJ O. Establishment was open and operating at the time of inspection. Store #353This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report emailed to BJ O.Correct all items noted prior to reinspection on 8/30/23This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select Pay a Fee at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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.Please contact the Department to schedule a follow-up inspection at 602.506.6980 once violations have been corrected. Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-DB,Signer: BJ O.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-204.11

Priority Foundation-5-204.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks - Location and Placement. 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. 1) Provide an approved NSF hand sink in the middles of the cook line. May be installed to the right side of the 3-compartment sink. There are no hand sinks visible from the cook line. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law 1) Provide an ASSE 1013 (RPZ) backflow device upstream of the rethermalizer. Provide a funnel drain below the relief port of the RPZ and drain to a floor sink. 2) Provide an ASSE 1022 dual check valve for any countertop steamer units, all non-carbonated beverage equipment. 3) Replace the 3-compartment sink faucet. Threading is stripped on the main handle. 4) Provide 1-inch air gaps for all drain lines above a floor sink. 5) Repair the AVB backflow device at the mop sink faucet. AVB was leaking water. 6) Reroute the T&P drain line to the mop sink. 7) Repair the cold water handle at the front hand sink. 8) Switch the hot and cold water lines at the prep sink. Hot needs to be on the left and cold on the right. 9) Test and certify all backflow devices and provide the report. 10) Repair the leak at the chemical dispenser. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 1) Provide andy missing light bulbs throughout and replace the light bulbs within the walk-in units for brighter bulbs. 2) Remove the black tape from the prep sink drain and the leg of the prep sink. Provide metal hose clamps instead. 3) Provide high temperature silver colored silicone to the gaps of the hood. 4) Silicone the left side of the 3-compartment sink. 5) Reseal around the pipes behind the freezer condenser fan. Observed ice build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 →