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Taco Bell

A

4035 N 7th Ave, Phoenix 85013

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81069

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.

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 27, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 7, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 6, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 29, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 6, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 11, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 11, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed both faucet handles at mop sink leaking while in-use. Discussed repair timeline with PIC. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed caulking around designated hand sink next to the manager's office to be missing, cracked or otherwise degraded, rendering the area neither smooth, nor easily cleanable. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Jan 6, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed air drying and importance of making sure dishes stored on clean racks are clean to sight and touch.

2025

Jul 29, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding:

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Make table on drive thru window side with an ambient temperature of 45*F. All equipment holding cold temperature controlled foods should hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. No foods to be held in unit unit a temperature of 41*F or below can be held. Facility to continue to utilize other make table to hold foods. Person in charge to place a work order. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.

Feb 6, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: hand sink boosters, hairnets, sanitizer change frequency

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Hand sink near office unable to properly generate running water from knee lever. Water valve must be turned on and off to generate water. Person in charge stated a work order was placed. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Oct 7, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: piping at walk-in freezer,

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Person in charge unable to provide food manager certification during inspection. Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Person in charge stated they will post it by next routine inspection. 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

Mar 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

No violations noted during inspectionThis establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: piping at walk-in freezer, hand sink lever in dry storageNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report 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-181Award: A,Signer: Abraham Ortega

2023

Jul 27, 2023RoutinecleanA

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. E-mailed and verified inspection report was received.-----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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Jared Crowe

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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 →