Del Taco

7665 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85043

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Del Taco has four inspections in the public record. Del Taco was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Del Taco on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed organic material on blades of fruit slicer in dry storage area. Reviewed dishwashing protocols with person in charge and suggested a wiry brush for hard to clean spaces like the blade. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection

4-602.11(E)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Observed gap at bottom of back exit door. Discussed repairing rubber seal at bottom of door with person in charge to prevent entrances for pests. This is the SECOND consecutive violation

6-202.15

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed missing cove base tile along mop sink wall and cracked tile in basin of mop sink. Discussed repairing tiles. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. This is the SECOND consecutive violation

6-201.13

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed organic matter on deflector of ice machine. Discussed cleaning procedures and increasing cleaning frequency

4-602.11(E)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Observed gap at bottom of back exit door. Discussed installing weather stripping or a door sweep to ensure gap is sealed

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed bottom door on hot holding unit unable to stay closed. Discussed repairing/replacing unit with manager. 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

4-501.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

6-201.13

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed door on hot holding unit unable to stay closed, staff are currently using a plastic loop to keep door closed. Discussed repairing/replacing unit with manager. 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

4-501.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed low grout lines filled with food debris in front of ice machine. Discussed having grout lines refinished so grout lines are flush with the tile with manager. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-201.11

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Del Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Del Taco on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Del Taco?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Del Taco.

How does Del Taco compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Del Taco most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Del Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Del Taco have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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.

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