Taco Bell

5350 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Taco Bell appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2019. On Dec 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

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

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Taco Bell on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP BLACK GRIME IN DRAIN UNDER FOUNT DRINK DISPENSER BY DRIVE-THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
95
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME IN DRAINS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP AREA AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
95
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2021
License
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TRAINING RECORDS NOT MAINTAINED AS PER APRIL CAULK IDPH LETTER DATED MAY 13,2014, WHICH STATES MUST MAINTAIN TRAINING RECORDS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT YOUR ESTABLISHMENT SO THAT THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT INSPECTORS CAN REVIEW THEM DURING INSPECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER LIST.
57
90
Jul 19, 2019
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two 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 zero 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 around two times per year on average.