Taco Bell

7440 S 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Taco Bell has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwashing sinks - numbers and capacities”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2025

Reinspection

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

View 2 violations

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: Only one hand sink available in kitchen/drive thru area of establishment. The rear hand sink in the kitchen/prep area has been removed and blocked by equipment. Ensure that the hand washing sink is replaced and that there is sufficient number of hand wash stations are available for employee use

5-203.11

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

Inspector notes: Soda nozzles in drive thru area with excess slime/soil residue along interior of nozzles. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean to sight and touch

4-602.11(E)

Sep 15, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

5-203.11

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

4-602.11(E)

May 12, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage

Inspector notes: Multiple pieces of equipment in clean storage with excess water present. Manager stated that equipment would be properly air dried. Ensure that equipment and utensils are properly air dried after sanitizing

4-901.11

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: There is a leak from the pump assembly on the power wash sink. Repair. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “handwashing sinks - numbers and capacities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Taco Bell most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two 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.

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