Inspection Report

Business Name
Taco Bell

Business Address
10810 N COTTON LN SURPRISE AZ 85388

Permit Number
FD-23-04791

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Review Inspection

Inspection Date
10/31/2023

Grade

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

First walk through for the Taco Bell with superintendent. Plumbing is complete and walls are about ready to be closed up. Noted that the hand sink at the drive through has been moved to the head of the wall now visible for the drive through and kitchen.
The following items were discussed:
1), Reduced Pressure Zone (RP) backflow valve will be installed at the soda system water connection. Please do not install copper or brass downstream.
2). A RP valve will be installed upstream of the Rethermalizer.
Both valves will have hub drains and will be tested before the final inspection.
3). Paint in restrooms will be cleanable / washable. Semi-gloss is typical.
4). Chase will be installed in the wall to bring the dining room soda station drains to the floor sinks in the drive through. See if you can come in high so the flor in the drive through is as accessible as possible for cleaning. Finish out wall penetrations around the chase.
5). Pod brewer # 17 will require a dual check valve that meets plumbing standard ASSE 1022.
6). RP valve will need to be installed upstream of the RO system. No copper may be installed downstream of the RO system on the water line to the steamers.

Next inspection will be when sinks are set and equipment is being installed.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
E-mailed report.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation: Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation: Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation: Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program: All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.