Taco Bell Cantina
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Taco Bell Cantina has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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90
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OLBSERVED HANDS SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP SLOW DRAINING, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN REAR FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 9, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS FRONT PREP/REAR PREP / DISHWASHING AREA HAND SINK. OBSERVED HOT WATER REACH TEMPREATURE OF 89.9F AND 81.7F. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER OF AT LEAST 100.0F ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTEWATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAINS UNDER SERVING LINE IN FRONT PREP LINE INTO DINING ROOM, AND IN REAR PREP BEHIND DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET DRAINS CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 5, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA HANDSINK WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED HOT TEMPERATURE @80.0F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SAID HANDSINK AS REQUIRED @100F THROUGH MIXING VALVE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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86
Feb 18, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper use of restriction and exclusion
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95
Jun 15, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 13, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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95
Jun 14, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT PHYSICAL CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE FOR THE PROCEDURE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Jun 13, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE HOT WATER IS 92.5F AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CAPACITY OF HOT WATER (110F FOR DISHWASHING & 100F FOR HANDWASHING) TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER THE SODA SYRUP SHELVING. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION THAT THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE ANSI ACCREDITED OR APPROVED BY IDPH. -
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May 29, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/LITTER INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET AND INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SODA CABINET AND UNUSED REACH IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 30, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 4, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS COMPRESSORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS COMPRESSORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR LITTERED AT STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2017
License
No violations found.
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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 Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell Cantina.
Has Taco Bell Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell Cantina 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 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.
How often is Taco Bell Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell Cantina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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