Del Taco
B1842 S Signal Butte Rd, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73718
Score based on 10 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 history11 on record
2026
Apr 23, 2026Routine1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed packets of chlorine sanitizer being used in sanitizer buckets with no test strips available. Test strips must be available for all types of sanitizer used in establishment. Please obtain chlorine test strips prior to re-inspection on 5/4/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
2025
Aug 15, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Equipment was holding ambient air temperature of 41*f. Both equipment were taped off to ensure they are not used.
Aug 8, 2025Re-Inspection1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed quesadillas with an internal temperature of 46-48*f in hamburger station make table. All items were restocked more than 4 hours prior to inspection and were discarded 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed make table for hamburger station with an ambient air temperature of 47*F. Repairs must be completed prior to 8.15.25
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Aug 1, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundation2 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cheese grader with accumulation of cheese debris on food contact surface. PIC stated it had not been used since previous night and disassembled to be wash, rinsed and sanitized properly. Discussed importance of
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing.
Inspector's notes
Observed shredded lettuce, quesadillas, sliced tomatoes, Cheddar cheese and hamburger patties with an internal temperature of 48*f in hamburger station make table. Also observed shredded lettuce stored underneath make table with an internal temperature of 46*f. All items had been previously restocked within 30 minutes prior to inspection and were moved back to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed all cold toppings ( lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, pico de gallo, guacamole (with tomatoe), and shredded cabbage without a time stamp of time to discard. All items were discarded and a new time log was created. TCS foods had an internal temperature of 48*F.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed make table for hamburger station with an ambient air temperature of 50*F and main make table with an internal temperature of 48*F. Repairs must be completed prior to 8.8.25
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice scooper stored in container with rust from water accumulation. PIC moved items to three compartment sink to be wash, rinsed and sanitized.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
Walk-in freezer had ice build up on coils and was holding ambient air temperature of 29*F. Please place a service call to make repairs to unit.Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Feb 21, 2025Routine5 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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 Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Manager with CFPM was not on site at time of inspection. Food handlers cards for employees were also not available at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of organic debris in soda nozzle. Please clean prior to next routine inspection. Discussed using small brush to remove debris.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed several clean containers stored with old day dots. PIC removed day dots at time of inspection. Discussed importance of removing day dots after warewashing.
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4-603.12 - Core: Precleaning
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of fryer oil underneath fry warmer. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of fryer oil. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector's notes
Missing protective shield on light bulbs directly above fryer and stove top. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
2024
Sep 6, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Prep table was holding ambient air temperature of 40*f.
Aug 27, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Inspector's notes
Observed quesadillas stored in make table with an internal temperature of 52*F. According to PIC, quesadillas were stored in equipment for more than 3 hours and were discarded 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed make table holding an ambient air temperature of 48*F. PIC stated a service ticket had been previously submitted by upper management, but was unable to provide documentation. Establishment is storing TCS foods like Quesadillas that do not use time as a control in equipment. Please make repairs prior to 9.5.24
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below.
Feb 29, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 2 Core violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Must obtain within 90 days. Manager with certificate must be present at time of inspection. Emailed reportNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 1,Signer: Daniela Carrillo Campos
Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Observed employee food being stored in small reach-in cooler. Please designate and label an area for employee food. PIC voluntarily discarded salsa at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Observed cooked chicken tender stored underneath heat lamp with an internal temperature of 120*F. According to PIC, tenders were held underneath lamp for less than 1 hour prior to inspection and were re-heated to 165*f in fryers. Please maintain all hot temperatures above 135*F at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law Observed clog in main handwashing sink near drive thru window. Water was not draining past the strainer, not allowing proper hand washing. Employees were instructed to use hand sink near ice machine. According to employee, clog in hand sink had occurred a few hours prior to inspection. By end of inspection, employee was able to unclog strainer in sink to allow water to drain into floor drain. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Aug 18, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been correctedNo legal action will result from this inspectionInspection was emailedAward: Re-Inspection,Signer: Amanda Ruiz,Embargo Lbs: 0
Aug 17, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Spoke to the manager and rescheduled the re-inspection for 8/18/23.
Aug 8, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB
This establishment received a B Grade and had one Priority, one Priority Foundation and one Core violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. No certified manager present . A CFM is required to be present whenever food is handled.Discussed proper time control as beginning when the TCS food is moved from the walk-in, rather than when it is moved from the under cold well reach-in until the unit is repaired.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed hand washing/glove use with the PIC.Emailed report to the store address.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: Lianette Ramirez,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Award: B
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding........Cut cabbage, shredded cheese and secret sauce labeled for refrigeration in reach-in under the assembly cold wells at 49*F to 52*F internally. Food in the unit is held under temperature control until it is moved up to the cold wells and put under time control. PIC stated the items had been moved to the reach-in from the walk-in less than an hour before and returned them to the walk-in to re-cool. Please ensure cold-held TCS food is maintained 41*F or below. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment.....The reach-in under the assembly cold wells is holding TCS food 49-52*F and 49*F on the min/max. Please repair to hold TCS food 41*F or below prior to reinspection 8/15/23. 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. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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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 →