Taco Bell
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Taco Bell 21 times, with records going back to 2016. Taco Bell was last inspected on Feb 19, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to six violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ICICLE COMING THROUGH FROM VENT COVER OF THE MENTIONED UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT OF HOT/COLD UNIT IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOOD LIQUID ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA AND ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH STAGNATE WATER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE SODA/ICE MACHINE INSIDE THE CABINET OF SELF SERVE UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REAR HALLWAY THAT GOES TO INSIDE GARBAGE AREA, FLOOR WITH GRIME AND ENCRUST FOOD LIQUID.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE ARE ALL EXPIRED ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE,HOWEVER ONLY ONE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Feb 7, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 75.2F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ICICLE COMING THROUGH FROM VENT COVER OF THE MENTIONED UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT OF HOT/COLD UNIT IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOOD LIQUID ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA AND ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH STAGNATE WATER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE SODA/ICE MACHINE INSIDE THE CABINET OF SELF SERVE UNIT.ALSO REPAIR LEAKING KNEE HANDLE AT HANDWSHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REAR HALLWAY THAT GOES TO INSIDE GARBAGE AREA, FLOOR WITH GRIME AND ENCRUST FOOD LIQUID.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE ARE ALL EXPIRED ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE,HOWEVER ONLY ONE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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May 8, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SOAKING IN BUCKET OF WATER IN MOP SINK CLOSET NEAR BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MORE SO AS TO ALLOW DRYING IN BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OIL REMOVAL TOOL NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR TO NO LONGER BE USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED HANDLE ON MEN'S BATHROOM TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET HANDLE.
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Jun 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 18, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ARE SEVERELY SCRATCHED, WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT FOUND IN PREPARATION. THE FACILITY MUST RESURFACE THE BOARD OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE RESIDUE ACCUMULATING UNDER WALK-IN FREEZER AIR/VENT. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOXES OF FOOD WERE FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Jul 15, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 12, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 83.5F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: INTERIOR OF THE METAL CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM WITH DEBRIS/GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: INTERIOR OF THE METAL CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM WITH DEBRIS/GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-21-22, REPORT #2554669 INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND PLASTIC ICE DISPENSING SHOOT WITH BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME BUILD-UP AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. THE MANAGER AND I OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DRIPPING (ON ICE) AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PANELS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-21-22, REPORT#2554669. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4-15-21 # 2500259 AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM 8-12-21 REPORT #2523952 NOT CORRECTED. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: INTERIOR OF THE METAL CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM WITH DEBRIS/GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 21, 2022
Complaint
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO COLD WATER IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS WASHBOWLS. HOT WATER ONLY WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 113.7F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4-15-21 # 2500259 AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM 8-12-21 REPORT #2523952 NOT CORRECTED. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: THE SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED ON 8-12-21 FROM REPORT #2523952 IS NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME. THE SUMMARY WAS FOUND IN A BINDER BEHIND THE POSTED RETAIL FOOD LICENSE. INSTRUCTED MUST BE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. TODAY'S SUMMARY WAS POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE REAR KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND PLASTIC ICE DISPENSING SHOOT WITH BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME BUILD-UP AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE METAL CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM WITH DEBRIS/GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS WERE NOTED DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS ABOVE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND VENT COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.----FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE DINING ROOM BENCH SEATING, UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE UNDER SHELVING, AND AROUND THE LARGE CO2 TANK. ----- DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: TILE BASEBOARD COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WASHROOMS WITH AN OPEN GAP/CREVICE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Aug 12, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-15-21 INSPECTION # 2500259.FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHNADLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 15, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO SOAP AT MAIN PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-303C. PROVIDED SOAP FOR HANDSINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT HALLWAY AREAS LEADING TO REAR EXIT.MUST CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT HALLWAY AREAS THAT LEAD TO REAR EXIT.(BOXES,TRASH, ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 25, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE STOVE AND FRONT COUNTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY BOXES AND ITEMS AT THE REAR COMMON AREA HALL WAY
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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May 24, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Feb 28, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-21-18,REPORT #2222724.OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED: GAP(1/4" TO 1/2") BETWEEN DOORS AT ENTRANCE DOOR.RODENT INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSIDE REFUSAL STORAGE NOT MAINTAIN,EXCESS DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE/RECYCLE CONTAINERS:PAPERS, OPENED BUCKETS WITH WASTE OIL,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS,DEBRIS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED ON FLOOR AND MOP SINK WITH FOUL ODOR.ALL USED MOP MUST BE STORED UPWARD/HANGED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS DUST BEHIND THE SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSER IN DINING AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT PROVIDED AT MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FIXTURE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60
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Oct 22, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN
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Sep 28, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.110 OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. OBSERVED GREASE ALL OVER FLOOR. GARBAGE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED AND ALL GREASE MUST BE REMOVED FORM FLOOR AND GREASE CONTAINER. GARBAGE ROOM MUST BE MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 20, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TACOS AND BURRITOS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SODA MACHINE NOZZLES STICKY WITH RESIDUE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NOZZLES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT.INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER BEHIND DOOR LEADING TO REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
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Jun 23, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH INSTALLING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY IN EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 1-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE NON TOXIC MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER LIST AND CERTIFICATES FOR NEXT INSPECTION.
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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 Feb 19, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.
Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Bell means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taco Bell inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell is inspected around two times per year on average.
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