PlateScore

Taco Bell

A

2160 E Baseline Rd, Mesa 85204

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81041

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

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

100
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 3, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 24, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 10, 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

Sep 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is available onsite at all times and provided handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 24, 2026RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that food contact equipment is in good condition and free from cracks/breaks.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 28, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed build up of organic matter on soda nozzles in lobby. PIC cleaned nozzles at the time of inspection. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

Mar 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Aug 21, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 15, 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.Report emailed and receivedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: James R

2023

Aug 3, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed copy of inspection report was provided and reviewed. Reviewed and discussed: monthly deep cleaning procedures. Recommend: resurfacing cutting boards on main taco line. Of note: Establishment has work orders for: ice machine; reach in unit compressor; replacing wood on hot box unit. 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: James Regione

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →