Home› Chicago› Chicago› Taco Bell

Taco Bell

920 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Taco Bell, the earliest from 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
95
Jun 6, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
1
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE FROM 4-20-23,REPORT#2554539. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL THE TIMES. OBSERVED INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT INSIDE A BINDER WITH ALL OTHER DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED
61
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD UP THRU THE VENT COVER,REPAIR ISSUE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
64
Apr 20, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
54
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
78
May 13, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED/LITTERED UNDER SHELF RACKS AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT SAME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
55
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID SPILLS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID CABINET AND MAINTAIN.
49
90
Dec 23, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
95
Nov 28, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.(FOR EXAMPLE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112 FOUND NO HANGING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
36
78
Oct 11, 2018
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112 FOUND NO HANGING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
36
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Sep 24, 2025. 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 five 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.

Nearby Restaurants
Muscle Maker Grill
920 W Belmont Ave
Score: 95 — Low Risk
Jamba Juice
920 W Belmont Ave
Score: 86 — Low Risk
Potbelly Sandwich Works
924 W Belmont Ave
Score: 61 — Medium Risk
Explore More
→ All locations in Chicago → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Chicago
forkgrade — Public health inspection data for food establishments across the US
About Methodology Editorial Policy Privacy Policy Contact