Del Taco

20485 E Rittenhouse Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85242
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk Grade: C

The health department has logged four inspections at Del Taco, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Queen Creek restaurant, which scores around 95. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw hamburger patties stored in the walkin on a shelf directly above the shredded cheese. Talked to manager about storage locations in the walkin. Ensure that raw animal products are stored below ready to eat foods
3-302.11(A1-2)
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility is using cardboard with printing on it, to line the hopper to hold cooked french fries. Talked to manager about cleanability of surfaces, the manager removed the cardboard and is now using the stainless steel strainer material directly in the hopper. Ensure food contact surfaces in the kitchen as easily cleanable and non-absorbent
4-202.11
78
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Del Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Del Taco on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Del Taco compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Del Taco most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Del Taco's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Del Taco have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Del Taco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.