Taco Bell #124
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Taco Bell #124 has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Arcadia sits at 77, putting Taco Bell #124 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the fryer door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
90
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cell phone that did not change gloves or washed hands before food preparation.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and emailed agreements to manager, read and had employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on a 1/3 of the cutting board on the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the ledge above reach in cooler on the cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bulk food bins had food debris on them, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
67
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles with black crusty debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager I stacked for air circulation. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed bulk flour/ sugar containers with exterior soiled.
22-09-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open box of cheese on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed ice chute on ice dispensing soda machines at dining area and at drive through with black growth on interior.
22-20-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Operator sent back through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
64
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ed make line cooler not holding foods at 41F or colder. Foods on line for more than 4 hours see stop sale. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) unit was frozen up and not circulating cold. Manager discarded foods put in call for maintenance. Will use time as a public health control until cooler is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided form at inspection via email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at back handsink beside 3 bay. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector Provided handout via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2nd handsink at makeline blocked by 2 floor cleaning implements. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches while engaged preparing foods. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed greasy and black residue on pans stored at dish dry rack. **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no conveniently located garbage can at back handsink. Operator provided can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-06-4
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed cloudy water and food particles in wash water. **Warning**
16-05-4
45
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm) corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drain for Freeze machine backed up and leaking on to table/ counter where machine sits.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris under shelving in walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.rewashed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
74
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Advised dishwasher to restock dishes allowing for air circulation. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed white fuzzy growth on drink dispenser behind cup fill area on drive through and front self service area drink machines. Observed green debris behind ice chute on dispenser mechanism at drive through. Not a part of ice contact area.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed dishes on the clean dish dry rack were greasy to the touch. Advised dishwasher to rewash and clear grease from containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed glue from label still adhering to dish at clean dish dry rack. Dishwasher put back in dirty dish area to recreate. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
21-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Found at 100ppm.
21-08-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #124 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #124 on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #124?
Across the inspection record, “old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #124.
How does Taco Bell #124 compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?
Taco Bell #124 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Arcadia average of 77.
Has Taco Bell #124's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #124 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell #124 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taco Bell #124 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #124 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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