PlateScore

Taco Bell

A

7153 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale 85251

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81035

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

100
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 15, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 2, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 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 history6 on record

2026

Jul 30, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Conducted inspection with RS#1624. Discussed the lighting in the walk-in cooler. Emailed the Big 6 and cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents.

Mar 2, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Jul 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: adding electrical cover to exposed wires in wall behind soda fountain by drive thru wall. Deep defrost of main walk in freezer unit.

Jan 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Establishment has work order for three compartment sink sanitizer dispenser. Recommend: deep defrost maintenance on main walk in freezer unit. Please verify RPZ is attached to soda machine water line. Soda carbonation systems require an rpz back flow preventer to be on water line.Provided Maricopa County Handout: Norovirus.

2024

Aug 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed RPZ and drain lines behind soda machine. Recommend: all drain lines to drains have 1" minimum clearance (Air Gap). Recommend: defrost main walk in freezer unit.

Jan 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: food contact cleaning procedures. Recommend: adding 1 inch metal aid to drain pipes of ice machine to maintain 1inch air gap above drain. Deep Defrost of main walk in freezer unit. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. 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-181Award: A,Signer: Gail Rada

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →