Taco Bell #5751

7856 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2013

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Taco Bell #5751, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Taco Bell #5751 is from Mar 25, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2013

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: must properly store cleaning equipment after use,mop.

Nov 5, 2012

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

Jun 22, 2012

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.MUST INSTALL TO OUTSIDDE.

Nov 1, 2011

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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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 AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

Aug 8, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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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.CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER

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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES IN NEED OF A GROUT JOB. GROUT HAS BEEN REMOVED BETWEEN THE TILES NEED TO REPLACE GROUT.

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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE HOT HOLDING TABLE AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN UP RIGHT FREEZER

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HOT WATER LEAKING FROM BEHIND HOT WATER HANDLE WHEN TURNED ON INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Jun 10, 2010

Suspected Food Poisoning

3 minor violations.

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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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM AREAS OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

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 FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND FRYERS, SODA MACHINES AND ICE MACHINE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 1, 2010

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SODA MACHINE IN FRONT, FOUL ODOR NOTED. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER FRYERS IN PREP AREA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #5751 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #5751 on file is from Mar 25, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #5751?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #5751.

Has Taco Bell #5751's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #5751 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #5751 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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