Taco Bell
B21222 E Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek 85142
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03640
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Apr 16, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: The handle on the walk-in was starting to come off. Person in charge submitted a work order.
Inspector's notes
Observed plastic hot holding trays and at least one metal pan, stored as clean on the clean rack, with food debris and grease on the food contact surfaces. PIC moved the metal pan and hot holding trays to be rewashed and sanitized. Discussed the hazards of TCS foods left on equipment that is stored at room temperature. Many foodborne illness pathogens grow rapidly in the danger zone (41-135F). TCS food debris remaining on clean equipment is a potential source of contamination for foods that come into contact with the equipment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.
2025
Jul 28, 2025Routine2 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The PIC did not know or unsure of how to access a policy on how to clean up vomiting or a fecal accident. Emailed the cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents. 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.
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Observed plastic hot holding trays and at least one metal pan, stored as clean on the clean rack, with food debris and grease on the food contact surfaces. PIC moved the metal pan to be rewashed and sanitized and discarded the plastic trays. Discussed the hazards of TCS foods left on equipment that is stored at room temperature. Many foodborne illness pathogens grow rapidly in the danger zone (41-135F). TCS food debris remaining on clean equipment is a potential source of contamination for foods that come into contact with the equipment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.
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Observed the urinal in the men's restroom to have soil accumulations on the surface. PIC will have the urinal deep cleaned and will clean more often to prevent soil accumulation and odor. Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.18 - Core: Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures
Jan 2, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection. The establishment is no longer offering Long John Silvers. According to PIC, the food is no longer at the establishment and the equipment will be removed this week.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Jul 31, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed the spray arm nozzle at the 3-compartment sink, which must have at least a 1" space air gap from the flood-rim level of the sink.
Jan 5, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed the floor sinks, chemical storage and the spray arm at the 3-compartment sink. Emailed the cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents. 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: Floranna McIntosh
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. >>> Observed an accumulation of soil on the soda fountain nozzles. According to PIC, the nozzles are supposed to be removed and washed/sanitized nightly. PIC will rewash and sanitize the nozzles. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing non-TCS food contact surfaces once every 24 hours or frequent enough to prevent soil build-up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Aug 30, 2023RoutinecleanA°
Re-inspection for new business owner.Upon re-inspection, all items have been corrected.Report auto emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: DB
Jul 27, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB°
New business owner inspection.Walked site with owner rep. Establishment was open at time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Correct all items prior to re-inspection in 30 daysThis 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.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: BJ
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required (1) Provide an RPZ backflow assembly on the water line isolating the re-thermalizer. Provide funnel and drain assembly routed to the floor sink. (2) Provide ASSE 1022 dual check valves on each counter steamer and Bunn water dispenser. Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained (1) Provide 1 inch air gaps above the floor sinks where needed. (2) Caulk all sinks where needed. (3) Provide dome strainers for all floor sinks that are missing. (4) Re-build the leaking AVB on the mop sink faucet. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (1) Provide clean out covers where missing. (2) Caulk all holes in the walls. (3) Caulk inside the walk-freezer to eliminate ice build up. (4) Re-caulk the grill hood and stainless wall seams. Use metal colored silicone. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-204.11, C: Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention (1) Provide missing grease cups for the hood system. 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 →