Taco Bell Cantina
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
82
Score
The Taco Bell Cantina, located at 5245 N Clark St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 26, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified one critical and one minor violation. Previous inspections for this Mexican/Latin establishment have also predominantly been low-risk.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Feb 14, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Apr 5, 2024
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Violations — Jan 26, 2026 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE BOTTOM DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE BASMEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE PREP AREA. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF SINKS WERE 84.2F/91F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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