Taco Bell

21222 E Rittenhouse Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Taco Bell appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

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

Compared to other Queen Creek restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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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 and hot holding trays to be rewashed and sanitized. 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)

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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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

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

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

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

Taco Bell most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell is inspected around two times per year on average.

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