PlateScore

Taco Bell

A

1164 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-53975

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

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

100
Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 7, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 15, 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

Sep 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reminders/Discussions: the contact time for a quaternary ammonium (quat) sanitizer is at least 30 seconds when sanitizing food-contact surfaces/equipment.

Apr 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed equipment cleaning and monitoring of cold holding equipment. Work order in place for hand wash station (faucet runs when in use)

Feb 5, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Jul 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 24, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed air gap requirements for drain lines, cleaning frequencies below soda fountains, and minor facility maintenance.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: Karina Castrejon

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →