Taco Bell

1801 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Taco Bell appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Taco Bell was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average is 95, putting Taco Bell squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee water with cap lid stored inside upright freezer with food stored directly below. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee move water to employee shelf in walk in. ===

2-401.11

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 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 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

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Excess ice buildup in freezer under the fan area. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair

4-501.11

Oct 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 Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Taco Bell most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe 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.

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