Taco Bell
Last inspected: Dec 13, 2021
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Score
The health department has logged 20 inspections at Taco Bell, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 13, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Taco Bell is from Dec 13, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Taco Bell on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Dec 13, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE STEAMER UNIT. CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STEAMER UNIT.
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Dec 6, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMSIES FOR THE TYPE OF SANITIZER THAT IS BEING USED TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2510689 ON 6/2/21 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/2/21 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE STEAMER UNIT. CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STEAMER UNIT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 2, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) (CHICKEN,RICE,BEEF ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE DEBRIS BUILDUP ON STORAGE SHELFS ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING FOOD PREP LINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS AND UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED VENTILATION COVERS WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 21, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TABLE TOP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DRIED SYRUP ACCUMULATION UNDER SODA (2) DISPENSER MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND SOME IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH (2) ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jul 2, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED ,NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO POST SUMMARY REPORT SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) CITATION ISSUED. SEE REPORT #2262030 DATED2/14/2019
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES OR FIND THE LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICES. CORE VIOLATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT COVERED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A COVER FOR THE WOMEN'S GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULB BURN'T OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURN'T OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER. CORE VIOLATION
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Feb 14, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. 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 CLEAN UP PROGRAM/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP PROGRAM/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT WALLBASE DIRTY AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED CORE VIOLATION
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Jan 16, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES AT SODA DISPENSING MACHINE TO BE STICKY. OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER DUSTY. OBSERVED DEEP FAT FRYER CABINET GREASY. OBSERVED ICING ON WALL OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN/DEFROST POP NOZZLES,CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS,FRYER CABINET AND WALL OF WALK IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AT WALLBASE DIRTY UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINKS TO BE SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN OUT DRAINS.
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Sep 5, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER STANDING IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FREEZES MACHINE. MUST RE GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION. POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW. MANAGER CERTIFICATE WAS EXPIRED ON 3/17/17. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET AND PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION AND POST IT ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1966918 DATED 10/21/16. #45-UNABLE TO PRESENT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FROM COMPUTER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFICATES PRINTED OUT AND PLACE IN A FOLDER FOR REVIEWING WHEN NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND RETERMALIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER STANDING IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FREEZES MACHINE. MUST RE GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS AND RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PRESENT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLES CERTIFICATE FROM COMPUTER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFICATES PRINTED OUT AND PLACE IN A FOLDER FOR REVIEWING WHEN NEEDED,
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Mar 16, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING FRYERS INTERIOR CABINETS AND SHELVES INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
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Aug 12, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.---------MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE IN DINING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 5, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(oven) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage kitchen shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink faucet in kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jun 23, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, walk in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink, and by hot water heater not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Apr 26, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, rear storage shelving in storage room that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage room storage shelving not clen, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitche prep areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed)
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Oct 3, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH HEAVY SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDER/CORNER OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE (DINING AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (SERVICE LINE).
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Jan 30, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Jan 27, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,PREPARATION,SERVICE FOUND INTERIOR SODA ICE MACHINE WALLS,PIPES IN FRONT COUNTER VERY DIRTY BLACK MATERIAL TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED,TAG MACHINE NOT TO USE ICE,INSTRUCTED TO CALL SERVICE ,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN IT HAS BEEN CLEANED,SANITIZED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR BASE OF SODA FOUNTAIN IN FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTRIOR SIDES OF 2 HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. VENT COVERS AT THE REAR AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, CEILING VENT AT THE REAR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 5, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Bulk food storage containers not properly labeled. Instructed to label all containers with name.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind and under equipment and in walk in freezer not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Fan covers in walk in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Mar 23, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELLED AND DATED
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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. BEHIND AND AROUND 2 SODA MACHINES UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR UNDER SODA MACHINE IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING VENT IN MOPSINK AREA AND OFFICE UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN; (1) ENTRANCE DOOR WITH LITTLE LIGHT COMING THRU,MUST SEAL, MUST ADJUST DOOR SWEEP
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST ADJUST HOT WATER CONNECTION IN 1 HANDSINK IN FRONT AREA
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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 Dec 13, 2021. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine 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 four 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.
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