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Taco Bell

A

7714 W Bell Rd, Glendale 85308

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-32406

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

97
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 31, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 5, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 21, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 17, 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

Jun 17, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: Body fluid CLean up

Jan 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Prior to inspection, person in charge informed me of maintenance to water heaters. Plumbing on site actively working on hot water. All faucets able to maintain a temperature at 110*F. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: when to wash

2025

Jul 21, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Employee working at the make-line station observed pulling their pants up and fixing shirt several times with gloved hands and continued to touch ready to eat foods. PIC was notified and the employee was coached and observed properly washing hands and putting on clean gloves before continuing with customer orders. Ensure that employees wash their hands after any activity which may result in contamination of hands. Advised PIC to discuss hand washing and glove use limitations at their next pre-shift meeting. Per FDA Food Code 2017, food employees must wash their hands after any activity which may result in contamination of the hands this includes touching bare human body parts (except arms), touching personal items, coughing or sneezing, using the toilet, and handling dirty equipment or utensils. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

Jan 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed when-to-wash requirements and sanitizer supply

2024

Sep 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of hot holding, pest control, and minor facility maintenance

Feb 5, 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: reheating for hot holdingNo 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: Nichole Fanty

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed sink drain at hand wash sink near 3-compartment sink slow draining, causing an excess waste water to pool in sink during hand wash. All plumbing should be maintained and in good repair. Person in charge to inform management and place a work 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 Outer steel material on faucet at hand wash sink at rear of facility with lime build up, causing faucet to form holes and rough surface. All areas must be smooth and easily cleanable. Person in charge to inform management and place a work order. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 31, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Handwashing sink near office observed draining slowly, please ensure sink drains adequately to prevent dirty water from splashing hands when washing hands**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.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: Nichole F.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected ----- Small gap/opening underneath the rear entrance doorway. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Advised PIC to install a door seal strip underneath prior to next routine inspection. 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 →