Taco Bell
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2020
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Score
Across the available record, Taco Bell has 29 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2020. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Taco Bell's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 7, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 7, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT DILFIELD PREP COOLER IN DISH AREA. ALSO, REPAIR THE LEAKY CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ORAGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ELSEWHERE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 4, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN SAMPLE POLICY. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY + REFLECTIVE SET OF SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (CLAMSHELL GRILLS) IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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May 24, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 12, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE LEDGE OF THE FRYER IN THE INTERIOR. OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND PIPES LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL UNDER THE MENUS IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 6, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH A SLIMY SUBSTANCE UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks 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 heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors by 3 compartment sink need re-grouting.
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Oct 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR FLOOR CONCRETE THRESHOLD AT THE DOORWAY IN THE MOP SINK ROOM AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HAND SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE AT THE MEN'S RESTROOM ACROOSS FROM THE AUDITORIUM SO AS TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES. THERE ARE TWO HAND SINKS IN THIS RESTROOM. ALSO MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE ATRIUM AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE MOP SINK ROOM SO AS NOT TO SPRAY WATER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 27, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL SMALL GAPS/OPENINGS AND SMALL HOLES AT WALL AND WALL CREVICES IN THE MOP SINK ROOM.
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Apr 23, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND ONE LIVE ROACH AND APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN THE MOP SINK ROOM ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES LOCATED AROUND THE CORNER FROM PINKY'S. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO LICENSE RE-INSPECTION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL CREVICES AT FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN AT MOP SINK ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL SMALL GAPS/OPENINGS AND SMALL HOLES AT WALL AND WALL CREVICES IN THE MOP SINK ROOM.
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Jul 2, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP IN VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES UNDER THE SODA BOX RACKS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER RETHERMALIZER TO REMOVE DEBRI AND DEAD ROACH.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES AT WALL NEXT TO THE PAPER GOODS STORAGE RACK. MUST SEAL LARGE OPENING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Nov 5, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN GREEN CUTTING BOARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: COFFEE PREP AREA, IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REGROUT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN ABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREA. ALSO MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT THE CEILING VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTS AT BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. THEY ARE NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION.
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Oct 30, 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS IN THE STAFF MEN'S AND LADIES REST ROOMS. PRESENTLY NOT IN WORKING CONDITION.
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Sep 30, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA. MUST REATTACH LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT SAME AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREA. ALSO MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT THE CEILING VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DRAIN BOARD NEXT TO THE WASH COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUAST VENTS AT BOTH EMPLOYEE RESSTROOMS. THEY ARE NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION.
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Sep 19, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA. MUST REATTACH LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT SAME AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CELING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREA. ALSO MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT THE CEILING VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. THEY ARE NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION.
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May 9, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SIGLE SERVICE PLASTIC SPOONS STORED WITH MOUTH PIECE UP, INSTRCTED MGR TO STORE INVERTEDLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PREP TABLES, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILNG ABOVE TOASTER OVEN, CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL OPENINGS.
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Jan 17, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES PRACTICE PROPER HANDS WASHING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SNEEZE GUARD FOR FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTEED MGR TO INSTALL ONE TO PREVENT CUSTOMER'S CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 2, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE DAMAGED SHELF UNDER THE THE SOUP STATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE HOT/COLD KNOBS ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Feb 17, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP, HAM, MEATBALLS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION #70244-10 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PULL OUT ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, ETC.) AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP. SINK.
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Feb 7, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) FOUND THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP STATION WITH A INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW & MONITOR COOLER REGULARLY (UNIT TAGGED). All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) FOUND 44-OUNCES OF COLE SLAW (11-CONTAINERS) AT 53.7-54.5F AND 42-OUNCES OF PARFAITS (12-CONTAINERS) AT 59.5-60.2F, INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW (PRODUCT DISCARDED). TOTAL AMOUNT=$8.90 All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING-MUST MAINTAIN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN REACH-IN COOLERS-MUST PROVIDE. 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.
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Dec 13, 2011
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Nov 2, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Oct 27, 2011
Complaint
2 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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET AND SINK HANDLES LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Oct 26, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND A 4-DOOR PIZZA REACH-IN COOLER (AT PREP AREA), WITH AIR TEMPS RANGING FROM 49.F-57F. UNIT TAGGED. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE AT 40F OR LESS. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN A 4-DOOR REACH-IN PIZZA COOLER: 8-LBS. OF COLE SLAW AT 51.8F; 4-LBS. OF HAM AT 55.5F; 2-LBS. OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 53.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THESE FOODS & MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. (TOTAL COST=$35.OO) All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP AROUND CONDENSERS OF PIZZA PREP COOLER-MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL CABINETS UNDER COUNTERS, TRAY SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS, FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR FLOOR OF COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAILED CLEANING. FLOORS UNDER/BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN, INCLUDING THE FLOORS AT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS, The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Apr 5, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A HEAVY RUST AND BACTERIAL BUILDUP INSIDE THE ICE BIN, HAVE THE BUILDUP CLEANED OFF AND SANITIZED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE LEAKING WASTE WATERLINE, THE MAIN DISHROOM IS BEING USED AS AN ALTERNATE SANITIZING FACILITY.
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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. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DEAD BUGS OUT OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Dec 14, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND PREP AREAS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, ALSO FOUND 15-20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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. ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO 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. MUST CLEAN ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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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. HOLES NOTED AROUND PIPES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND CREVICES.
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Feb 9, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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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 Jan 7, 2020. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 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.
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