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Taco Bell

407 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2019
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco Bell has five inspections on file, the first dated 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 18, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Taco Bell is from Jul 18, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

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

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISIS AT THIS TIME HOT WATER AT 75.4-93.7 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MIANTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
50
86
Feb 6, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2018
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATION AT RE-INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
21
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR MOP CLOSET AND ON WALLS IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED.
18
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON-SITE TO TEST 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.
22
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION CLUTTER FROM FRONT SEATING AREA AND PREP AREAS.
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78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Jul 18, 2019. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around zero 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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