Taco Bell #15855
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2014
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Inspectors have visited Taco Bell #15855 14 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 10, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Taco Bell #15855 is from Apr 10, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Taco Bell #15855 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 10, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK DISCOLORATION ON THE WATER LINE INSIDE THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE AND GREEN, PINK, AND BLACK DISCOLORATIONS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY SOILED WATER HOSES AND REMOVE DISCOLORATIONS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. MANAGEMENT CONTACTED THE ICE MACHINE SERVICE WHO WAS ONSITE AND ABLE TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
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Dec 4, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MINERAL BUILD-UP ON ICE SHUTTER FROM POP DISPENSER IN SELLING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED LIQUIDS AND BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE CABINET AND IN BETWEEN POP DISPENSER HOSES, UNDER THE POP DISPENSER IN SELLING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM,FRYERS AND PREP AREA.RE GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT. BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP ON FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE POP DISPENSER, IN SELLING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON WALL BY THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK,THE JUICE BOXES DISPENSER AND NORTH WALL,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ANY ONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT
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Jun 11, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYE TO PUSH GARBAGE DOWN. RECOMMENDED ABOVE TO INCREASE PICK UP SERVICE OR PROVIDE MORE DUMPSTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.
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Apr 1, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN DOUBLE DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jan 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN DOUBLE DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jun 8, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA MACHINE DISPENSERS AND ICE CHUTE AT DINING AREA AS WELL AS THOSE IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP FROM ALL FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES
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May 1, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA MACHINE DISPENSERS AND ICE CHUTE AT DINING AREA AS WELL AS THOSE IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP FROM ALL FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 12, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ANS SANITIZE SODA MACHINE DISPENSERSAND ICE CHUTE AT DINING AREA AS WELL AS THOSE IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP FROM ALL FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 11, 2011
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Aug 3, 2011
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TURNED OFF UNIT,TAGGED ICE MACHINE"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE BUSINESS.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZE(FAX# 312 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073320-17
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE PIPE IN DRIVE THRU WINDOW.ALSO WALK-IN COOLER.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER TMETAL SHELF IN STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods.CLEAN VENTILATION COVER IN PREP AND DRIVE THRU WINDOW (DUST BUILD-UP.
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Nov 1, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CLEAN UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD,OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP.SEAL FLOOR UNDER THE SODA MACHINE.(DRIVE IN AREA).
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Sep 13, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD,OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP.SEAL FLOOR UNDER THE SODA MACHINE.(DRIVE IN AREA).
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Mar 19, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED DISCHARGE HOSE FROM FROM ICE MACHINE DRAINING IN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RE ROUTE IT TO A FLOOR DRAIN. ALSO THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT SIDE DOOR, AND OPENED TUMBLER MUST BE SEALED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.RE GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND FRONT OF ICE MACHINE, SAME AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,IN DINING ROOM ,BEHIND LADDERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN FREEZERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #15855 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #15855 on file is from Apr 10, 2014. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #15855?
Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #15855.
Has Taco Bell #15855's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #15855 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell #15855 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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