Taco Bell
A1415 W Elliot Rd, Tempe 85284
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81042
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.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Aug 11, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Maintain main walk in unit door closed. Defrost setting from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Refrain from opening walk in unit.
Mar 5, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: chemical storage procedures. Reminder: clean food coffee straws every 4 hours. Of note: Establishment has work order on sanitizer dispenser unit at three compartment sink.
Inspector's notes
***2nd Consecutive Violation*** Observed black, brown, red organic matter inside soda nozzles in lobby and by drive thru units. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: o At a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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.
2025
Sep 2, 2025Routine3 coreA
*The PIC stated that there is a current work order for the ice buildup in walk in cooler under the fan unit.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Soda nozzles in dining room area with excess soil residue along interior of nozzles. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.
Inspector's notes
Multiple wet wiping cloths stored in a sanitizer bucket without the sanitizing solution. PIC instructed the employees to add sanitizer. Ensure that moist cloths are kept in proper sanitizing solution at all times while not in use to reduce potential bacteria growth. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
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*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Multiple pieces of equipment in clean storage with excess water present. PIC stated that equipment would be properly air dried. Ensure that equipment and utensils are properly air dried after sanitizing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Jan 8, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sink in the women's bathroom. Manager 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.
Inspector's notes
Multiple pieces of equipment in clean storage with excess water present. Manager stated that equipment would be properly air dried. Ensure that equipment and utensils are properly air dried after sanitizing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
2024
Sep 16, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
Provided the PIC with when to wash hands handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Employee working in the make line area handled personal phone, then put on gloves and went to handle food items without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.
Inspector's notes
Opened and partially eaten candy bar stored in the reach in freezer in the prep/ware wash area. PIC discarded the employee food. Ensure that there are designated areas for personal items or eating, drinking and tobacco use for personal located to protect food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
Feb 27, 2024Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that hands are properly washed when changing tasks. Provided the when to wash hands handout.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Brittany Nelson
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS----Coffer stirrer/spoon and holder in drive thru area with excess soil residue along the interior bottom. PIC removed both items to be properly washed. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean to sight and touch. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained---There is a continual leak at the hand washing sink facet located across from the make line area. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Aug 23, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Award: A,Signer: Debra Dewitt
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
- 97Red Robin Gourmet BurgersA+1375 W Elliot Rd · 60 m away
- 99Panda ExpressA1320 W Elliot Rd · 130 m away
- 86Subway #12499B1320 W Elliot Rd · 130 m away
- 89Santa Madre Taco ShopB°1320 W Elliot Rd · 130 m away
- 99Boba & DonutsA°1320 W Elliot Rd · 130 m away
- 100Costco WholesaleA1445 W Elliot Rd · 150 m away
- 98Club Demonstration Services, Inc.A1445 W Elliot Rd · 150 m away
- 90Oregano's Pizza BistroB°1475 W Elliot Rd · 140 m away
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 →