Taco Bell
C2930 S Alma School Rd, Chandler 85286
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81059
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Aug 18, 2026Routine2 priority2 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Employee wiped mouth with shirt and gloved hands then went to handle food items for customer orders 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 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.
Inspector's notes
Soda nozzles in the 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
Mango pico de gallo, regular pico de gallo, cut cabbage, and cut lettuce-51-63F in the make line closest to the drive thru window. The PIC voluntarily discarded all items-see embargo form. Keep PHF/TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or below. *Ambient temperature of make line cooler was 51F. PIC removed all food items from the unit and stated that the unit would not be used until it is maintaining 41F or below. Establishment has sufficient refrigeration. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
There is a leak causing some standing water from the ceiling in the walk in cooler in front of the freezer door area. Ensure that physical facilities are maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Feb 4, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Drive thru window left open while not in use. Ensure that the openings to the outside are protected against the entrance of insects. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Employee headset placed onto the makeline closest to the ware washing area directly touching single service bowls and opened tortillas. The PIC removed the headset from the make line area. Ensure that food items are protected contamination at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
2025
Jul 22, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 6, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
2024
Jul 1, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed three cheeses, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, and pico de gallo at both make-line units without discard time marks. Per the person in charge the food items were placed in the units an hour prior to inspection. . PIC time marked the cut tomatoes, lettuce, cheeses, and pico de gallo at the time of inspection and will discard any remaining after 4 total hours out of temperature control. Discussed proper “time as a control” procedures with the PIC and the importance of proper documentation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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.
Jan 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
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.Report EmailedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Cristina A.
2023
Jul 21, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 1 Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hot holding procedures; time as control for food safety. Printed out copy of inspection report.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: Lorain Herman
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. ====Observed grey organic matter on sides of wall above the taco make lines. Grey organic matter on ceiling all above the kitchen make line. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====A dirty wall or ceiling in any room. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →