Taco Bell

178 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Taco Bell has been inspected 14 times since 2020. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Taco Bell on the better side of that line. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING UNDERNEATH RUG IN DINING AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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90
Mar 6, 2026
Reinspection
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,CHICKEN,GUAC,ETC) DISTRICT MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:25 A.M. WITH FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGER ON DUTY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2628476 12/12/25 NOT CORRECTED-#10-6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.#51-5-205.15: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK(SINK ON RIGHT SIDE) IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.(NOTE: THERE IS ONE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID WASHROOM). OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY FRONT DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FRONT COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR LEDGES OF FRYER CABINET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 1ST HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING UNDERNEATH RUG IN DINING AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,LOOSE WALL PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE OF SAFE,BROKEN WALL BASE BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 26, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT KNEE 1- PUSH PADDLE ON HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 143.1F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F & MAXIMUM 120.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FRONT COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR LEDGES OF FRYER CABINET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK(SINK ON RIGHT SIDE) IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.(NOTE: THERE IS ONE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID WASHROOM). OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 1ST HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING UNDERNEATH RUG IN DINING AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,LOOSE WALL PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE OF SAFE,BROKEN WALL BASE BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED WHITE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH RICE AND PASTA IN REAR OF PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITH COMMON NAME WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY FRONT DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Dec 12, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED WHITE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH RICE AND PASTA IN REAR OF PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITH COMMON NAME WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK(SINK ON RIGHT SIDE) IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.(NOTE: THERE IS ONE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID WASHROOM). OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 10, 2025
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3): OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2627954 DATED 12/03/2025 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED WHITE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH RICE AND PASTA IN REAR OF PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITH COMMON NAME WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK(SINK ON RIGHT SIDE) IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.(NOTE: THERE IS ONE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID WASHROOM). OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT(ON SOUTHSIDE WALL)IN PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 60.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW.(NOTE: TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT (ON SOUTHSIDE WALL IN PREP AREA NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION) CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:35AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:35AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 128.5-138.8F AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2616888 DATED 05/05/2025 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS(WABASH AVE). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH RICE AND PASTA IN REAR OF PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITH COMMON NAME WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK(SINK ON RIGHT SIDE) IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.(NOTE: THERE IS ONE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID WASHROOM). OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS(WABASH AVE). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER TURNED OFF TO HANDWASHING SINK(SINK ON RIGHT SIDE) IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM(LABELED MEN'S WASHROOM). INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM(LABELED MEN'S WASHROOM) AND MAINTAIN.(NOTE: THERE IS ONE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID WASHROOM)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN EITHER ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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78
Sep 26, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE AND ORGANIZE THE AREA.
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Feb 1, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERS FOR FEMININE WASTE CANS INSIDE OF WOMENS RESTROOM STALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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90
Feb 9, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inoperable mechanical vent in men's toilet room , instructed to repair and maintain.
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95
Apr 7, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 9, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Walk-in freezer cooler door gasket in poor repair, instructed to replace and maintain. Remove excess ice build-up around door frame.
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95
Jun 8, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN STORAGE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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90
May 27, 2020
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM, HOT WATER RANGED BETWEEN 75F-84F. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO RESTORE HOT WATER IN THE HAND SINK TO 100F. HOT WATER IN MENS TOILET ROOM IS 101F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
36
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN STORAGE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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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 Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight 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 eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the 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 around two times per year on average.