Taco Bell

2465 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Taco Bell four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

Taco Bell's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee working at the make line area went to the front counter to speak to a guest and put both gloved hands on the counter, then went to handle food items at the make line without changing gloves and washing hands. Same employee touched pants, then put on a glove and went to handle food items at the fryer without washing hands. The employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands

2-301.14

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The PIC did not know or have access to a policy on how to clean up vomiting or a fecal accident. Provided the PIC with clean up of accident handout. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times

2-501.11

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No soap provided at the front hand wash sink. PIC provided soap. Ensure that public/employee handwashing facilities are provided with a suitable hand cleanser

6-301.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: There are multiple broken and loose tiles outside of the office. The grout is missing in multiple areas around the broken tiles. Ensure that floor is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface

6-501.11

Sep 25, 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 Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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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