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Taco Bell

6631 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Taco Bell appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2018. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Taco Bell is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT SINK NEAR SMALL GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HANDSINK WITH LEAK AT PIPE UNDER BASIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
58
86
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS IN DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING, BESIDE HOT WATER TANK, AND ON EQUIPMENT'S SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
95
Feb 3, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
90
Apr 15, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP IN THE VENT IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTER COVER IN VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
90
Dec 27, 2021
License
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 ENTRY DOORS WITH 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IN CENTER OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.
38
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
58
86
Dec 23, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH OUT THE COMMON NAME OF THE ITEMS, (RICE, ETC.)
37
95
Sep 12, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LETTER FROM APRIL CAULK IDPH TRAINING LETTER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED PER LETTER MUST MAINTAIN TRAINING RECORDS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT YOUR ESTABLISHMENT SO THAT LOCAL HEALTH DEPT. INSPECTOR CAN REVIEW THEM DURING INSPECTION.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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