Taco Bell Cantina

948 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 2, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Taco Bell Cantina appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2021. The most recent visit was on May 2, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Taco Bell Cantina's record stops at May 2, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Taco Bell Cantina on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 2, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Aug 22, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 18, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REACHED A MAXIMUM OF 74F. THE AUTOMATIC DISPENSER WOULD SHUT OFF FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME ALLOWING THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE TO DECREASE AND THE SAME CYCLE WOULD OCCUR AGAIN WITH THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE REACHING 74F. THE FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WAS THE SAME, AUTOMATICALLY SHUTTING DOWN AT A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 99F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED RUBBER FLOOR MAT, PILED CARDBOARD AND CUSHIONS FROM THE GROUNDS AT THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES.

May 21, 2021

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 17, 2021

Recent Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD GUARDS/SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT "BOTTOMS UP" BEER TAP SYSTEM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Apr 28, 2021

License

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell Cantina on file is from May 2, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

Has Taco Bell Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell Cantina 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 Cantina 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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