Taco Bell

352 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Taco Bell appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “fixed equipment, spacing or sealing-installation” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee handled personal phone, then went to place tags onto pans of food in the hot holding cabinet without changing gloves and washing hands. Same employee handled phone again and went to handle a clean pan to place out for the fries without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands and when changing tasks

2-301.14

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sink in the womens bathroom. PIC provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times

6-301.12

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed build up of organic matter on soda nozzles in lobby area. PIC will have employee clean the nozzles. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the PIC

4-602.11(E)

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed caulking missing/coming apart around the left side of ventilation hood system. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =====Equipment is not spaced to allow for cleaning along the sides, behind, and above the equipment fourth Consecutive Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection, Repeat Violations: 4th

4-402.11

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed grey caulking missing/coming apart around the left side of ventilation hood system. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =====Equipment is not spaced to allow for cleaning along the sides, behind, and above the equipment Second Consecutive Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection, Repeat Violations: 3rd

4-402.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “fixed equipment, spacing or sealing-installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Taco Bell most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around two violations 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 three times per year on average.

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