Taco Bell’s Six Safety Procedures
Taco Bell always strives to be the safest place to work and eat, which is why we follow Six Safety Procedures throughout all U.S. restaurants to improve upon restaurant health and safety amid the pandemic.
Every order is sealed once it’s completed.
Industry-leading sanitization standards through specialized Covid-19 training with industry-leading experts.
Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe workplace environment for all using strict guidelines for cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting the most frequently-accessed areas in the restaurant.
Extra sanitization options for customers, including sanitizing stations in the dining room.
Team member temperature checks and COVID-19 symptoms check at the beginning of each shift and prior to the team member interacting with any food or equipment with infrared contactless temperature scanners.
Following CDC guidance, masks are recommended but not required for fully vaccinated team members and customers, unless required by state and local rules and regulations.
News Updates
TACO BELL TO HIRE 30,000 NEW RESTAURANT TEAM MEMBERS THIS SUMMER
Last updated 8:00am May 21, 2020
Taco Bell announced today that it, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 team members this summer...
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TACO BELL PLANS TO FEED AMERICA THIS TUESDAY
Last updated 4:00pm March 27, 2020
The brand announces it will feed fans, heroes and communities, and the Taco Bell Foundation will donate $1 Million to No Kid Hungry...
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AN UPDATE TO OUR FANS FROM CEO MARK KING:
Last updated 3:45pm March 27, 2020
Since my letter to you on March 13, things have been changing on a daily basis for us all. But I’ve noticed that one thing hasn’t changed...
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TACO BELL COVID-19 UPDATE - MARCH 17
Last updated 3:30pm March 17, 2020
As the situation across the U.S. continues to evolve, Taco Bell is outlining its latest measures to help reduce the spread of COVID-19....
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A LETTER TO OUR FANS
Last updated 6:00pm March 14, 2020
Like most of you, I’ve been reading the news about the spread of coronavirus and I am convinced that Taco Bell, our franchisees and team...
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FAQs
IS TACO BELL OPEN?
Taco Bell restaurants are open! Most restaurants are back to operating normally through drive-thru, pick up, delivery and dine-in! Hours of operation vary by location; you can find your nearest location at tacobell.com/locations.
WHAT ARE TACO BELL'S CORONAVIRUS HOURS?
Hours of operation vary by location, and at this time, Taco Bell restaurants are evaluating business hours and operations based on many different factors. Any restaurants changing their hours in response to Coronavirus have been directed to update on tacobell.com/locations.
IS TACO BELL OPEN FOR DINE-IN?
Yes, Taco Bell is open for dine-in! Come over and dine-in at participating locations today or continue to enjoy the convenience of drive-thru, pick-up and delivery.
HOW CAN I ORDER TACO BELL?
Most restaurants are back to operating normally through drive-thru, pick up, delivery and dine-in. Where available, you can also order ahead on Taco Bell’s mobile app or website for pick up at the restaurant. When you arrive, just tell us the name of who placed the order at the drive-thru speaker. We'll quickly pull up your order to verify it with you on the drive-thru screen. Once you confirm it is your order, we'll start preparing it immediately. We encourage you to order and pay ahead using our mobile app or on TacoBell.com.
IS IT SAFE TO ORDER FOOD FROM TACO BELL?
As a leading food brand, food quality and safety is our top priority, and we are proud to say we have industry-leading food safety standards. In response to Coronavirus, Taco Bell has reinforced restaurant-level protocols in its markets regarding prevention, hygiene, cleaning and sanitation, and has rolled out new procedures to promote the health and safety of team members and customers.
IS TACO BELL OPEN FOR BREAKFAST?
Taco Bell’s breakfast menu is currently available at select locations only. Use our Taco Bell Breakfast store locator here to find out if your local Taco Bell is open for breakfast.
ARE MASKS REQUIRED FOR TACO BELL TEAM MEMBERS AND CUSTOMERS?
As of May 27, 2021, masks will no longer be required for vaccinated individuals in Taco Bell restaurants, pending any state and local guidelines.
Team Member News & Resources
Our number one priority at Taco Bell is the health and safety of our people - both our Team Members and our Customers. We know there is a lot happening right now with the Coronavirus and we want you to feel well-equipped to understand it. Information on this page is updated as necessary.