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Taco Bell

A°

1336 W University Dr, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-66644

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

91
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 7, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 8, 2024 — Routine — score 76 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 4 core)Jul 10, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 3, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 20, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)May 7, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 8, 2026 — Re-Inspection — 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

May 8, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Re-inspection issues correct. Establishment has cleaned up leakage. Establishment has ordered replacement grease trap unit.

May 7, 2026Routine1 priorityB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: vomit written procedures. Recommend: discard all cardboard around deep fryer sections and counter tops. Cardboard is not cleanable surface. Reminder: only Air dry clean containers. Re-inspection: Friday 5/8/2026

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

Inspector's notes

Observed dumpster and grease bin severely leaking spilling used grease downward from dumpster area to stormwater drain below. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will need to clean up leakage and call for larger replacement grease bin unit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. ====Liquid from garbage flowing out of a dumpster/compactor in large amounts onto the ground. Wastewater is flowing onto the ground or into a storm sewer instead of a sanitary sewer.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

2025

Oct 20, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No paper towels or hand drying device available at hand wash sink in the ware wash area. PIC provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There is a gap at the bottom of the back door. Ensure that the door sweep is repaired and/or replaced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

The handles and front of the hot holding cabinets and reach in cooler in the cookline/prep area have excess old food debris/soil residue present. **NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. **The presence of food debris or dirt on nonfood contact surfaces may provide a suitable environment for the growth of microorganisms which employees may inadvertently transfer to food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

Apr 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

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

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

Inspector's notes

There is a gap at the bottom of the back door. Ensure that the door sweep is repaired and/or replaced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Cut cabbage-52F and avocado salsa item-69F in the make line unit. PIC stated that both items had been in the unit for less than 3 hours and relocated to the walk in cooler. Keep TCS foods in cold holding at 41F 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.

2024

Jul 10, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.PIC stated that there is a work order to repair the leak at the three compartment sink facet. Inspection was conducted as the result of a citizens complaint. No evidence was found to support the allegations made in the complaint.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

---There is excess old food debris and splatters on the walls behind the three compartment sink, on the walk in cooler door, and under the soda fountain in the drive thru area. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Second Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

May 8, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation4 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided the PIC with when to wash hands handout.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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,Signer: Jonjon Debrum

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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.----Employee handled a binder at the office area, then went to make/handle food items for customer orders without changing gloves and washing hands. PIC stated that the employee would be re-trained on when to wash hands. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands and when changing tasks. :

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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.----No paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sink in the mens bathroom. Manager provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS----The coffee stirring spoon and container had excessive old food debris present. Soda nozzles in drive thru and room areas had excess soil residue along interior of nozzles. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean to sight and touch. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected----There is a large gap at the bottom of the back door. *The was gap was significant enough to observe debris flying in from outside. Ensure that the door sweep is repaired and/or replaced. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation----Quat sanitizer solution in cloth buckets with concentration at 0ppm. Solution was remade to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions--There is excess old food debris and splatters on the walls behind the re-thermalizer, makeline, and the wall next to the drive thru area. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 7, 2023Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was 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-181.Review Complete: CHECKED,Award: A,Signer: Timothy O'Steen,Review Notes: QA

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Core-4-903.11(A) and (C), C: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items -- Individually wrapped single use straws and packaged cup lids stored in the cabinet below the soda fountain where they are subject to leaks from the equipment above. Relocate these items. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →