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Taco Bell

A

7541 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria 85381

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-87919

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

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

97
Excellent

Peoria restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 24, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 4, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 4, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 6, 2026 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jun 10, 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

Jun 10, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: bodily fluid clean up guidance, continued maintenance of tiles and reach-in freezer/refrigerator

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore5-202.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed storage rack of clean dishes located within 5inches of hand sink, exposing cleanware to contamination from splash of washing hands. Person in charge to place a work order for splash guard and have completed by next routine inspection 5-202.12 (B-D) - Core: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Faucet Approved/Installed. 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.

Jan 6, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: continued refrigerator/freezer maintenance

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed hand sink near 3-compartment sink being used for storage. Soap and paper towel dispenser unable to dispense product. Person in charge removed items and place soap and paper towels independent of dispensers for access. Work orders to be placed for dispensers. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection.

#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 cash register slanted and unable to produce hot water of 100*F within 10seconds. Person in charge to place a work order. 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.

2025

Jul 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed air gap/air break

Jan 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of in use utensils

2024

Jun 4, 2024Routine1 priorityB

Re-inspection should occur by 6/5/2024 for prep sink floor drain.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: reasons for voluntary closure, grease trap, piping at floor drain of soda machineNo 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: B,Signer: Jesse Perez

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage Prep sink floor drain, unable to properly dispose wastewater, causing a backflow and overflow of sewage at drain. Plumbers on site, actively working on drain. Person in charge closed operation of prep sink until drain is able to properly dispose wastewater. All other drains are operating and disposing of wastewater properly. Re-inspection to occur by 6/5/2024. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Jun 4, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report printed and provided to Person in Charge (PIC).Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Lydia Romero

Jan 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Discussed air gap/break for the drain line under drive thru soda machine**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Emmanuel C.

2023

Jul 24, 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.Report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Clarisa T.

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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 →