Taco Bell Cantina

407 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Taco Bell Cantina, the earliest from 2019. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Taco Bell Cantina is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN INDOOR TRASH ROOM MISSING A LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A LID FOR ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Feb 6, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 24, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM REACHING A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 89 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING TEMPERATURES REACH A MINIMUM OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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May 24, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING PROPERLY (NOT TURNING ON) BY THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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95
Jul 2, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2019
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 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

Has Taco Bell Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell Cantina have averaged around zero 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 roughly once per year on average.