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Taco Bell

22 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

Taco Bell appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2019. On Dec 26, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

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

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Taco Bell is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNATH LARGE FRYER IN REAR PREP ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS HEAVILY ACCUMULATED WITH DIRT AND ORGANIC MATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CFM CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUJCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR FREEZER, 2 DOOR HOT HOLD UNITS, ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DRIED FOOD RESIDUES ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
May 6, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RECENT SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SENSOR ON FAUCET AT MENS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK DOES NOT ALLOW FLOW OF WATER FOR 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
10
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO LIGHTING IN UTILITY ROOM. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Jun 10, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2019
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL HANDWASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO PROVIDE HANDWASH ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. -
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82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Dec 26, 2024. 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 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 one violation 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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