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Taco Bell Cantina

1439 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Taco Bell Cantina appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2019. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Taco Bell Cantina is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE-LIKE LIQUID DRIPPING FROM PIPES IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO CLEAN.
55
86
May 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AROUND THE FILTERS ABOVE THE GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
56
95
Sep 25, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 16, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAKNING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
58
95
May 7, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2019
License
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINATIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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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 Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains seven 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 three 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 roughly once per year on average.

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