PlateScore

Del Taco

A

1901 N Pebble Creek Pkwy, Goodyear 85395

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88007

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.

95
Excellent

Goodyear restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 2, 2025 — Routine — score 73 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Jul 7, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 11, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 6, 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 history7 on record

2026

Jul 6, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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

Feb 11, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No paper towels available at handwashing sink near line. A stack was provided to place at sink. Handwashing sinks shall have hand drying provisions available for use at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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

Jul 7, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Water constantly running at faucet of three compartment sink.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Jul 2, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB

----Verification of working adequate refrigeration will be performed. Please provide working equipment by re-inspection date of 07/14/2025. Contact inspector if unit is repaired prior to re-inspection date.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ambient air temperature of food preparation area at or above 90*F at time of inspection. Optimal working conditions for food refrigeration equipment are to be at air temperatures of 85*F or below.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Crispy chicken and rolled taco found in 2 drawer Beverage Air refrigeration unit at internal temperatures of 59*F and 60*F respectfully.

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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Per PIC, TCS foods found in unit were in unit for one hour. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

TCS food items (I.e. - lettuce, tomato, pico de gallo, etc...) put out in preparation area were time stamped by food employee for more than 4 hours at time of inspection. TCS foods not under temperature control are to be marked no more than 4 hours.

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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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Beverage Air 2 drawer refrigeration unit at grill area has ambient air temperature of 58*F. Cold holding equipment used to house TCS foods must hold foods at an internal temperature of 41*F or below. Do not use unit to house TCS foods until unit properly works.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection date of 7/14/2025.

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

Inspector's notes

Beverage Air 2 drawer refrigeration unit at grill area has ambient air temperature of 58*F. Cold holding equipment used to house TCS foods must hold foods at an internal temperature of 41*F or below. Do not use unit to house TCS foods until unit properly works.

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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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Water constantly running at faucet of three compartment sink.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Feb 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records (i.e. - food preparation line)

2024

Jul 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:Certified Food Protection Manager (i.e. present during all hours of operation)

Jan 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (i.e.-clean to sight and touch)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Kyrie Gaines

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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 →