Taco Bell

2410 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Taco Bell, the earliest from 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Looking across the full record, “allergen training as required” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Taco Bell on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: LOWER SURFACE OF CABINETS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND STORAGE RACKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: CFM HAS NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

May 23, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE NOR AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE, AND ALL SUCH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR WITH A ONE-INCH GAP IN THE FAR-LEFT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Mar 30, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Apr 28, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: 4-602.11 OBSERVED A STICKY SUBSTANCE ON THE SLUSHY MACHINE DRINK NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Jan 5, 2021

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE DOES NOT HAVE A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 10, 2019

Routine

No violations found.

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Aug 31, 2018

License

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, CARDBOARD, PLASTIC AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Jun 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited four 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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