Taco Bell
A855 W Baseline Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81043
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.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Jul 31, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: adjusting prep sink faucet to be 1"inch above the flood rim side. Reminder: Only plain wedding band jewelry permitted. No bracelets, watches, or medical bands permitted.
Jan 12, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: handwashing procedures; timers for French Fries. Of note: establishment has work order to repair broken floor tile in front of deep fryers. Request: Rpz backflow preventers need to be tested yearly. Please have copy of RPZ test prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection Person In charge is not able to provide copy of Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. == Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
Missing drain screens in three of the floor drains in the prep, storage, and dining room areas. Manager stated that drain screens would be provided. ====2nd Consecutive violation======Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Aug 6, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Missing drain screens in three of the floor drains in the prep, storage, and dining room areas. Manager stated that drain screens would be provided. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
May 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
2024
Oct 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Interested in joining The Cutting Edge? Visit us at https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants.Discussed minor facility maintenance.
May 14, 2024RoutinecleanA
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. The inspection report was 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-181.Award: A,Signer: Moses Medrano
2023
Aug 31, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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: Cristina Abramo
Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required-----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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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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 →