Taco Bell

15604 S 40th St, Phoenix 85048

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81046

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.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Sep 17, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: food contact cleaning procedures. Food borne illnesses. Vomit clean up procedures. 1" inch air gap rules at mop sink. Recommend: moving outdoor grease container from rocks. Anti-rust treatment to main walk in unit inside panels; repair ceiling leaks in lobby and back prep sink area. Deep clean warmer handles.

Feb 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

A complaint was addressed during this inspection. No evidence was found to support the allegations made in the complaint.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 13, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

The PIC stated that there is a work order to replace the rusted walk in freezer door. The door is scheduled to be replaced within the week.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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

There is a continual leak at the hand wash sink facet in the make line area. Ensure that the plumbing is properly repaired. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Oct 1, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

The floor in front of the small three compartment sink and re-thermalizer area has grout and tiles that are excessively damaged with standing water present. Ensure that floor is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

Jan 30, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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: Cheyanne Baer

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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.----Employee in the make line area touched their head, then continued to handle food items, in use utensils, and single service items without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 9, 2023RoutinecleanA

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.Recommend: trash can with lid inside women's restroom. Anti-rust treatment for walk in freezer door. Reviewed and discussed: food contact equipment cleaning procedures. Printed copy of inspection report and reviewed with the establishmentOf note: Establishment has work order for tortilla press machine on far side of drive thru window. 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: Cynthia Tureman

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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 →