Taco Bell
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Taco Bell has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 1, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Among South Pasadena restaurants, the typical score is 64; Taco Bell is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Partial
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Dining tables throughout dining room soiled with food debris. No clean tables available. Operator cleaned tables. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water on floor near 3 compartment sink -standing water under 3 compartment sink due to leaking pipe **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout dining room, and under self-service soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Wall separating seating from self service order screens is soiled with dirt/spill residues.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -water leaking from pipe under 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
74
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Grillers for pressing burritos soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on hood equipment soiled with dust and grease buildup. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the soda machine ice chute
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Floor covered with standing water near mop sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler and freezer. Floor on cook line has heavy accumulation of food debris. Operator swept cook line floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Dumpster area drain is clogged it allowing area to drain causing standing water and algae to accumulate
33-24-4
64
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (46F - Cold Holding)employee removed sour cream to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle area soiled with black mold like debris in drive thru. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute in drive thru soiled with black mold like debris, ice chute at self service drink machine in dining room soiled with black mold like debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Ladies restroom no covered container.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No current license during inspection. Manager printed out license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dry storage under C02 tank in corner.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with broken chips on cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash and food debris on the pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven on front line soiled with burnt on food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from both dumpsters in garbage corral.
33-11-4
52
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards soiled with food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food, grease debris in hand sink on cook line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute soda machines at drive through window soiled with mold like black substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven pressure on cook line soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
70
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near C02 tank. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
78
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched dirty dishes then put gloves on and continued to cook.
12A-07-5
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. Employee answered the called phone then continued to sell drinks to customers in drive thru window.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry scoop soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles at drive thru window soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen next to drive thru window. Manager placed paper towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Cinnamon Twisted bag in container not labeled.
02D-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils Employee drink cup on table next to coffee. Employee removed drink cup **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat on shelf next to tortilla chips. Employee cellphone on counter next to pos system at drive thru.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by CO2 tank. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fries on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven presser soiled with food debris. Spray nozzle above three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
37
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
47
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.
How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in South Pasadena?
Taco Bell most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the South Pasadena average of 64.
Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Bell means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taco Bell inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell is inspected around two times per year on average.
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