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Taco Bell

A

2601 N 44th St, Phoenix 85008

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-53964

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 25, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 21, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 14, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 24, 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 history9 on record

2026

Aug 24, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

Discussed with PIC about ensuring that the drive thru window is closed while not in use.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: coffee spoons cleaning procedures. Quat ammonia concentrations at 3 compartment sink and Quat sanitizer blue buckets.

Feb 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Aug 21, 2024Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
#1 — Sewage Back-up (ISFD)Priority8-404.11

Inspector's notes

Observed overflow of dirty water sewage from mop sink overflowing the flood rim over onto kitchen floor. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC has called for support for sewage clean up. ===The on-site sewage disposal system has failed or was not permitted

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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting. Predefined Comment: A permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health.

Aug 21, 2024RoutinecleanA
Aug 21, 2024Routine1 priorityB

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

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

Inspector's notes

Observed overflow of dirty water sewage from mop sink overflowing the flood rim over onto kitchen floor. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC has called for support for sewage clean up. ===The on-site sewage disposal system has failed or was not permitted. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

Jan 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.RM-10942 of facility is closed. Complete two remaining construction issues. Emailed and printed copy of inspection report was provided and reviewed with the establishment. Reviewed and discussed: mop sink maintenance. No y valves allowed at mop sink. Recommend: defrost main walk in freezer unit. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: A,Signer: Deandra Corrales

2023

Jul 25, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed adjusting sanitizer at three-compartment sink. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Beatriz C.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →