Taco Bell
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
78
Score
The Taco Bell located at 21222 E Rittenhouse Rd in Queen Creek, AZ had a low-risk inspection on 2025-07-28 with a score of 78. This inspection noted two major and one minor violation, including issues with clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events, equipment and surfaces, and plumbing fixtures. Previous inspections for this facility have also been categorized as low-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jul 28, 2025 Inspection
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The PIC did not know or unsure of how to access a policy on how to clean up vomiting or a fecal accident. Emailed the cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times
2-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic hot holding trays and at least one metal pan, stored as clean on the clean rack, with food debris and grease on the food contact surfaces. PIC moved the metal pan to be rewashed and sanitized and discarded the plastic trays. Discussed the hazards of TCS foods left on equipment that is stored at room temperature. Many foodborne illness pathogens grow rapidly in the danger zone (41-135F). TCS food debris remaining on clean equipment is a potential source of contamination for foods that come into contact with the equipment
4-601.11(A)
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures
Inspector notes: Observed the urinal in the men's restroom to have soil accumulations on the surface. PIC will have the urinal deep cleaned and will clean more often to prevent soil accumulation and odor. Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
6-501.18
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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