Taco Bell

201 E Washington St, Phoenix 85004

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-68259

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed service request for sanitizer dispenser mounting.

Jan 22, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed bag of cut lettuce and bag of cheese held at 75F in cooler drawer. Cooler not on at time of inspection. PIC reports cooler had not been on and in use since last event held on site at least one day before. Bags of cut lettuce and cheese improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be 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.

2025

Aug 18, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Sep 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 14, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Nathaniel B.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Nathaniel B.

Feb 13, 2024Routine1 priorityB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Nathaniel B.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: B,Signer: Nathaniel B,Food Manager Licenses: 1

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law---Observed the two handwashing sinks located near the dishwashing area draining water very slowly. Person in charge had an order for it to be fixed prior to inspection. Discussed the importance of having all handwashing sinks working properly to ensure proper handwashing is occurring. Reinspection will be conducted within 3 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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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 →