Taco Bell

18510 E Rittenhouse Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Taco Bell appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Taco Bell's 82 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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 several plastic hot holding trays and metal pans, stored as clean on the clean rack, with food debris and grease on the food contact surfaces. PIC moved the soiled items 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)

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 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 Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Taco Bell most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Bell 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 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.

Nearby Restaurants

Nando's Mexican Cafe

20734 E Victoria Ln Queen

Score: 86 — Low Risk

Cafe Zupas

20743 S Ellsworth Queen

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Portillo's Hot Dogs

20745 E Walnut Rd Queen

Score: 95 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Queen Creek → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Maricopa → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Queen Creek