Taco Bell
A1215 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa 85203
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03641
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jul 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection. The PIC stated that there is a work order to repair the wall at the mop sink.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 6, 2026RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Jul 31, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer. Recommended getting the make-line unit serviced.
Jan 8, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Jul 25, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 17, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedAward: Re-Inspection,Signer: Aracely P.
Jan 12, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedRe-inspection scheduled 1/17/24Notes: The sanitizer line for the 3-compartment sink was not working. Per the person in charge, Ecolab has been notified and will be coming out to fix it. Until then, the sanitizer is being poured in manually and tested to meet 150-400 ppm for quat. sanitizer. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Alejandro C.
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. >>>Observed temperature of the cold reach-in unit underneath the prep line using min/max thermometer at 47.6*F. Discussed with the person in charge that the unit must be at 41*F or below. The person in charge moved all of the items back into the walk-in and will not use the unit until fixed. Per the district manager the unit will be fixed today. Re- inspection scheduled for 1/17/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage >>>Observed plastic food container located to the left of the handwashing sink in the kitchen with sugar cinnamon in it. Plastic food container had a plastic cup with no handle laying on top of the sugar cinnamon. Had person in charge remove cup from the container of sugar cinnamon. Person in charge found a utensil with a handle to scoop the sugar cinnamon. Utensils must be stored in a way to prevent contamination of food. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Aug 30, 2023RoutinecleanA°
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.
Aug 1, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°
OC Inspection, E&D class 3. Inspection conducted with BJ O. Establishment was open and operating at the time of inspection. Store #357Inspection report emailed to BJ O.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Correct all items noted on the report prior to reinspection on 8/30/23.This 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,Signer: BJ O.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law 1) Remove the RO system. Or provide stainless steel dual check valve (ASSE 1022) backflow preventers for each countertop steamer unit. Ensure there is no copper/brass lines or fittings downstream of the RO system. 2) Replace the double check valve backflow preventers (not in good condition) for ASSE 1022 dual check valve backflow preventers. 3) Provide dual check valves (ASSE 1022) for all non-carbonated equipment. 4) Provide a new rigid drain line for the prep sink. Drain line was lose and leaking water. 5) Adjust the cold-water handle on the prep sink faucet. Handle is difficult to turn. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions 1) Clean the floor sinks and the end of drain lines. 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 →