Taco Bell

4751 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix 85028

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81047

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 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 history8 on record

2026

Aug 18, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 27, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB

Provided the PIC when to wash hands handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The PIC could not provide documentation of a certified food protection manager certificate. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Employee in the make line area went to work at the cash register; then changed gloves; and returned to the make line and handled food items without washing hands. Same employee touched the headset multiple times then went to handle/make customer food items without washing hands. The employee was asked to wash hands, and the PIC stated that the employee would be properly trained on when to wash hands. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands and when changing tasks. 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.

2025

Nov 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County Legal Action. Re-inspection issues corrected at time of re-inspection.

Oct 30, 2025Routine1 priorityB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: reapply new concrete to mop sink and seal. RE-inspection Monday November 3rd.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

Inspector's notes

On previous inspections have discussed maintaining 1 inch are gap for rpz by soda boxes and also observed at men's restroom hand sink faucet bent below flood rim by 1 inch below. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will need to call plumber to correct issues. ===Minimum required is to maintain 1 inch air gap at each locations observed. ===Re-inspection Monday November 3rd Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

May 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: adjusting rpz to ensure 1" air gap to drain line. Remove blue tape from walls. Deep clean floors on main cook line. Of note: If maintenance/review/remodel in near future please contact us at (602)506-6824 or via email at esplanreview@maricopa.gov

2024

Sep 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: handwashing procedures.Reminder: all drain lines need to be 1" above all drains.Of note: If maintenance/review/remodel in near future please contact us at (602)506-6824 or via email at esplanreview@maricopa.gov

Jan 11, 2024RoutinecleanA

This inspection was done as a result of a citizen's complaint. No evidence was found to support the allegations made in the complaint.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: time as control for food safety. Sanitizer test strip expiration dates. 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: Humberto Estrada

2023

Aug 21, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sheena L.

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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 →