Taco Bell Cantina
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Taco Bell Cantina has seven inspections in the public record. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Taco Bell Cantina's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN THE FRONT LOBBY IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRODUCT STACKED TO THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN IN THE BASEMENT ON TABLES WITH BARELY ANY ROOM TO GET IN AND DO COMPLETE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SO THAT PROPER AIRFLOW CAN KEEP ALL PRODUCTS AT PROPER HOLDING TEMP ALWAYS.
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90
Mar 11, 2025
License
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT NOT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS HAVE THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED ON SITE. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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90
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN PRODUCTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP ITEMS LIFTED OFF THE FLOOR ELEVATED AT LEAST SIX INCHES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE SLUSHY STATION AS WELL AS THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS AND SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA MACHINE IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Jan 25, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: CORRECTED. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS, 71.6F AT PREP/DISHWASHING HANDWASHING SINK AND 91.0F AT MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE SAID HANDWASHING SINKS REPAIRED AND AT PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE BEFORE INSPECTION COMPLETION 102.0F AT PREP/DISHWASHING HANDWASHING SINK AND 108.1F AT MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CORRECTED ON SITE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE DELIVERED TO FACILITY AT 10:10AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CORRECTED ON SITE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE DELIVERED TO FACILITY AT 10:10AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED COLD WATER TURNED OFF AT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO TURN COLD WATER ON AT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (B-D): OBSERVED METERED HOT WATER FAUCET IN MEN WASHROOM RUNNING FOR 0 SECONDS AND WOMENS HOT AND COLD METERED FAUCETS RUNNING FOR 6 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID METERED FAUCETS, FAUCETS SHALL PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS, 72.0F AT PREP/DISHWASHING HANDWASHING SINK AND 90.0F AT MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACIITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE WRITTEN PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFIABLE WRITTEN PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TISSUE AT TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A SUPPLY OF TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. CORRECTED ON SITE. TISSUE PROVIDED AT TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METERED HOT WATER FAUCET IN MEN WASHROOM RUNNING FOR 0 SECONDS AND WOMENS HOT AND COLD METERED FAUCETS RUNNING FOR 6 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID METERED FAUCETS, FAUCETS SHALL PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER LINES OF REAR FROZEN BEVERAGE MACHINE AND FRONT FOUNTAIN BEVERAGE MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER LINES OF REAR FROZEN BEVERAGE MACHINE AND FRONT FOUNTAIN BEVERAGE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER TURNED OFF AT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO TURM COLD WATER ON AT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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Mar 24, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 17, 2022
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 Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell Cantina.
Has Taco Bell Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell Cantina have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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