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Taco Bell

A

11072 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale 85259

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81058

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

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

98
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 9, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 5, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 9, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 10, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 10, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 3, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 13, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Aug 13, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed holes in the floors in various areas of the kitchen. Observed missing flooring in the ware washing area and holes underneath the wheels/legs of equipment throughout the cook-line and holding areas. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Mar 3, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed the cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents.

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

Inspector's notes

3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed holes in floors in various areas of the kitchen. Missing flooring underneath mat in the ware washing area and holes underneath the wheels/legs of equipment throughout the cook-line and holding areas. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

2025

Jun 10, 2025Routine2 coreA°

Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Recommend: adding missing drain grate/basket to drain by deep fryers; all drains have 1inch air gap to main drains.The establishment has moved hand sink from drive thru window area to front counter entrance. Notified Previously that a review/remodel is necessary. Contact Maricopa County Environmental Services Department within 5 business days at 602.506.6824 email: envplanreview@maricopa.gov

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing caulking all around sides of main hood vent and right metal attachment seals. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===fixed equipment shall be sealed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-201.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength Addl Notes: Observed main walk in door right lower part destroyed/missing metal. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===Equipment and utensils designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

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

Inspector's notes

Observed holes in floors in various parts of the flooring inside kitchen areas. Missing flooring underneath mat by walk way of three compartment sink; hole in floor by drive thru; missing flooring all along the space by main taco line. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ======Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Mar 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: A sneeze guard is required to protect open food to right of counter area. Of note: If the hand sink is not able to be placed in original location a review will be needed with Maricopa County Environmental Services Department.

2024

Sep 10, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°

At time of inspection re-inspection issues have been corrected.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed several areas in back of house/by three compartment sink floor; establishment floor has several large holes of exposed concrete. =====Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 2nd Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Sep 9, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment.#53 H was observed during this inspection. 2nd Consecutive violation.The remodel/maintenance may be completed in near future. Moving walls; moving/adding hand sinks/ add water lines; remodeling restrooms. This would require a review with Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. Please contact us at (602)506-6824 or via email at esplanreview@maricopa.gov

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Observed at time of inspection establishment is using Quat ammonia to sanitize food contact equipment. At time of inspection no test strips for Quat could be provided. Notified Person in Charge (PIC). =====Proper test kit is not present to measure chemical sanitizer concentration for the sanitizer that is being used. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

Inspector's notes

Observe liquid grease coming out of establishment dumpster area. Soiled wet black liquid grease/sewage dripping from outdoor oil grease container onto entire street concrete area of dumpster to parking lot area by drive thru. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ========Liquid from garbage flowing out of a dumpster/compactor in large amounts onto the ground. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

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

Inspector's notes

Observed several areas in back of house/by three compartment sink floor; establishment floor has several large holes of exposed concrete. =====Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 2nd Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Apr 5, 2024Routine1 coreA

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 and discussed: cold holding procedures. Recommend: maintenance/replace cold refrigerator on right taco line. Reseal exposed metal/rust on main walk in walls. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. #53 H was observed during this inspection. The remodel may be completed in near future. Moving walls; add water lines; remodeling restrooms. This would require a review with Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. Please contact us at (602)506-6824 or via email at esplanreview@maricopa.govOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a currentand 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 changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Ed Benedicto

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

Core-6-201.11, C: Flentoors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability. ====Observed several areas in back of house/by three compartment sink floor; establishment floor has several large holes of exposed concrete. ======• Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 9, 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: Ed B.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →