Taco Taco
B°16750 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85374
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF2600778
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
The county suspended this establishment's permit on Jul 8, 2026 — it was ordered to stop operating until the issue was resolved. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Jan 4, 2027, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history5 on record
2026
Jul 14, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Re-inspection Complete (all corrected)
Jul 9, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Suspension liftedDue to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Suspension has been lifted.
Inspector's notes
Observed front reach in in refrigerator on unit still reporting above 41°F at time of inspection. Reach in reported at 44°F, while prep table now reported at 41°F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. All TCS items in refrigerator were moved to alternate functioning cold holding unit or moved to prep at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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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.
Jul 8, 2026Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
Fridges out
Inspector's notes
Observed both reach in refrigerators on unit reporting above 41°F at time of inspection. Reach in reported at 53°F and prep table fridge reported at 56°F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. A permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting.
Jul 8, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Fridge OutDue to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked chicken (61°F), cooked beef (84°F), and cheese (54°F) in refrigerator by entryway reporting above 41°F at time of inspection. PIC could not confirm how long items had been out of temperature, but did state they had been placed in the refrigerator around 6 hours prior during prep. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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
Observed both reach in refrigerators on unit reporting above 41°F at time of inspection. Reach in reported at 53°F and prep table fridge reported at 56°F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. ALL TCS food inside the refrigerator were discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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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.
Mar 26, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Pre-Operational AttestationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.
Nearby restaurants
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- 100Mule Creek SaloonA16846 W Bell Rd · 180 m away
- 100QuikTripA16821 W Bell Rd · 230 m away
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →