Del Taco
A°5156 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert 85234
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-64693
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Mar 27, 2026Re-Inspection3 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, no pest activity was observed at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Employees working at time of visit did not have a certified food protection manager card. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. All employees handling food must also have active food handlers cards.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed ice build up in coils of walk-in freezer. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed trash and food debris in floor drain underneath handwashing sink near ice machine. Please maintain a regular cleaning scheduled to prevent accumulation of debris. Clean prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Mar 20, 2026Routine2 foundation5 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Employees working at time of visit did not have a certified food protection manager card. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. All employees handling food must also have active food handlers cards.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed several personal beverages stored on food prep areas and equipment. PIC re-arranged at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use.
Inspector's notes
Observed pico de gallo, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, guacamole without proper documentation to show when food is to be discarded.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control.
Inspector's notes
Observed live German cockroach in kitchen floor. PIC provided pest control records indicating last service date was 11/7/25.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection 3.27.26
Inspector's notes
Observed blades used to cut bag of raw chicken being stored directly in sanitizer bucket. PIC relocated to three compartment sink at time of inspection, to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
Observed ice build up in coils of walk-in freezer. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed trash and food debris in floor drain underneath handwashing sink near ice machine. Please maintain a regular cleaning scheduled to prevent accumulation of debris. Clean prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Sep 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 8, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Apr 29, 2025Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed very little water pressure coming from the hand sink located by the 3 compartment sink.
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5-103.12 - Priority Foundation: Pressure Predefined Comment: Provide hot and cold water under pressure at all sinks prior to re-inspection.
2024
Oct 9, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed walkin door doesn't close fully, and freezer door is stuck and doesn't close. Observed missing handler to cold water at back hand sink. Ensure that equipment is in full working order. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Feb 20, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedA pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [20], [P-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B)], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Naomi Martinez
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed sour cream holding 52F in the assembly line cooler. PIC showed the inspector times for all the items placed into the unit. The sour cream has an 8 hour holding time. Discussed 4 or 6 hour time maximums if using 4 or 6 hour time as a public health control. PIC did not provide inspector with a time policy. Inspector discussed the policy via guidance document and emailed it to the Operator. The sour cream was placed on the line at 12:30pm to be discarded by 8:30pm. PIC placed ice into the container, surrounding the bottle. TCS food must be holding at 41F or below when cold holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
2023
Aug 24, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
The reach in/drawer refrigeration unit was still turned off. Inspector condemned the unit by placing a condemned sticker indicating that it is unable to hold 41F. Do not use to store ANY TCS food items until temperatures of 41F are maintained. Contact inspector when corrected for a re-inspection.
Aug 14, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailed**A re-inspection will occur by 8/24A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [20 ], [P-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B)], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.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-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 6,Signer: Naomi Martinez
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed chicken tenders, par cooked fries, and hash brows holding 50F in the reach in cooler by the fryers. PIC discarded the items. TCS food must be stored at 41F or below when cold holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
Repeat Violation 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 a pull out drawer cooler next to the fryers holding an ambient air temperature of 50F. PIC unplugged the unit. Refrigeration temperatures must not exceed 41F. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →