Taco Bell & Long John Silvers
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2010, Taco Bell & Long John Silvers has 21 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Taco Bell & Long John Silvers' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, DISHWASHER, HOT HOLD UNITS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Jan 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 95.7F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 29, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH, BEEF) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11/23/2021 REPORT #2544633 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 23, 2021
License
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR FOOD PREPRATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jan 27, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LOCK ON STALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 2, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N): MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF BOTH ENTRY DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT TO ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-202.11(B): MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR BEHIND/UNDER THE DRIVE THRU POP MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors by front counter near safe area had debris accumulation, not clean need detailed cleaning(corner).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in front prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, also some ceiling tiles had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drain pipe of 2nd exposed had sink had leaking drain pipe, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Feb 9, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around pop dispensing unit , counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/plastic coating, shall be replaced/repaired.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit in rear kitchen not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler lower shelving, not clean, need cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen area by 3 compartment sink, and by rear prep area need re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear kitchen area, and by front counter areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Nov 29, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN-FREEZER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND ESPECIALLY IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER REAR AREA BY BACK DOOR, INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF (EMPLOYEE) IDPH'S FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. UNABLE TO VIEW ON COMPUTER,
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May 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND ESPECIALLY IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MIDDLE DRAIN STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Jan 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND COUNTER SHELVES IN FRONT AREA AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEVERAGE DISPENSER COUNTER TOP WITH SYRUP AND DUST BUILD-UP.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE ON PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND ESPECIALLY IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH-OUT.-------MUST RE GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH 1 COMP/PREP SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF (EMPLOYEE) IDPH'S FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 30, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AT WALK-IN-FREEZER DOOR AND REPLACE BROKEN CURTAIN SAME AREA.
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May 27, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 OR BY E-MAIL:cdphfood@cityofchicago.org FOR TAG REMOVAL. ATT:D.BHATTAL . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH,BEEF, COLESLAW, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AT WALK-IN-FREEZER DOOR AND REPLACE BROKEN CURTAIN SAME AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Mar 25, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND AT WALLBASE AT DRY STORAGE NEEDS CLEANING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.
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Sep 25, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior and interior cabinet of cooking equipment, storage shelves, under soda dispenser not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase, corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided inside utility closet. Instructed to install light fixture.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
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Dec 8, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LIME BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD PREP COUNTER AND ALSO INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK INSIDE MOP ROOM CLOSET (NEXT TO TOILET ROOMS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER STORAGE RACKS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, UNDER AND AROUND FROZEN BEVERAGE MACHINE (FRONT SERVICE COUNTER).
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Aug 13, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF 2 BEVERAGE/ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) AT DRIVE THRU AND DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell & Long John Silvers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell & Long John Silvers on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell & Long John Silvers?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell & Long John Silvers.
Has Taco Bell & Long John Silvers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell & Long John Silvers have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell & Long John Silvers 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 & Long John Silvers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell & Long John Silvers is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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