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Taco Bell

A

3445 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85009

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80075

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.

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 20, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 30, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 31, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 28, 2025 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Feb 9, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 2, 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 history7 on record

2026

Jul 2, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: DIscussed proper hand washing procedures with PIC.

Feb 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Apr 28, 2025Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

The PIC did not know or have access to a policy on how to clean up vomiting or a fecal accident. Provided the PIC with clean up of accident handout. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

No paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sink next to the office. 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.

Mar 31, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: sanitizer solution temperatures

2024

Sep 30, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: wastewater disposal, floor drain maintenance, and grease trap

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-904.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed spatulas and meat scoopers on clean dish rack with food residue and unidendified black residue. Utensils were placed in 3-compartment sink for proper washing and sanitizing. 4-904.11 - Core: Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination; Utensils, Equipment and Linens Predefined Comment: All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing.

Mar 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

No violations noted during inspectionThis establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: flood rim at mop sinkNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report 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-181Award: A,Signer: Mary Jane Ayala

2023

Jul 20, 2023RoutinecleanA

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. E-mailed and verified inspection report was received.-----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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Jessica Roman

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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 →