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Taco Bell

A

10711 W Indian School Rd, Avondale 85392

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-53971

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

98
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 9, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 23, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 14, 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 history6 on record

2026

May 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided cutting board cleaning frequency education

2025

Oct 23, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding, use of ice bath, and use of alternate cold holding equipment.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Slow drip found accumulating on hoses below drive-thru soda fountain area. Source of leak was unable to be located during inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Caulking at men's restroom hand wash station is cracked and separating from the wall. Please repair.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

May 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ware wash procedures and monitoring of sanitizer. Main freezer was under repair during inspection. All TCS food items in freezer were still frozen and attached walk-in had all food items below 41*F

2024

Oct 14, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of sanitizer and mop sink faucet connection restrictions (mop sink was in use at time of inspection)

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Pico de gallo found with internal temperature of 50-53*F on the top portion of the prep cooler; temperatures verified with PIC's and inspector's calibrated probe thermometers. PIC stated the pico had been in the cooler for about 3 hours and discarded it. PIC stated the upper row of the cooler has been having issues cold holding. Discussed rearrangement of items in the cooler to have non-TCS food items on the upper row and continue to monitor the lower row and ensure they are maintained at 41*F or below. Also discussed possible use of time as a control until the cooler is repaired and able to maintain temperature of 41*F or below throughout. Please ensure cold held TCS food items are maintained at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

May 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding and equipment cleaning.The inspection Report was printed and given to PIC at the establishment at time of inspection. Visit our Active Managerial Control Toolbox webpage for helpful handouts and information to promote food safety in your establishmenthttps://esd.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Haylee Slonski

2023

Oct 9, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed minor facility maintenance. Work order in place for men's restroom toilet repair. Women's restroom is still available and functional.The inspection Report was printed and given to PIC at the establishment at time of inspection. Visit our Active Managerial Control Toolbox webpage for helpful handouts and information to promote food safety in your establishmenthttps://esd.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Sandra Doty

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →