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Taco Bell Cantina

2432 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Taco Bell Cantina, the earliest from 2020. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited seven times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Taco Bell Cantina on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT ON PREMISE IN NEED OF CLEANING..., UNUSED COOLING UNIT/HOT HOLD UNIT IN FRONT, CUP DISPENSER AND INSIDE DRAWERS UNDER BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS, DRIED FOOD AND OTHER SPLATTER ON SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS OF REAR STORAGE WHERE BEVERAGES ARE STORED, UNDER FRYERS AND THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MICELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
55
86
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
58
95
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY BEHIND AND UNDER SODA MACHINES.MUST CLEAN.
55
95
Aug 3, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LITTER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
55
90
Jul 29, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 1, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/27/22 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/14/21 WAS POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
61
90
May 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 71F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HAND WASHING SINK WITH AT LEAST 100F TEMPERATURE FOR HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.
55
78
Jun 14, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF RACK ALONG WALLS/CORNERS IN DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55
95
Feb 27, 2020
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell Cantina on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell Cantina?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven 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 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.

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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