Taco Bell

1439 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 14, 2017

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco Bell has four inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 14, 2017. 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 Sep 14, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 14, 2017

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 6, 2016

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: JUICE BOXES ARE STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPES OR RELOCATE MENTIONED FOOD. NO FOOD OR FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPES.

Aug 26, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND NOT MAINTAINED .GREASE ON TOP THE CONTAINER AND GROUND UNDER AND AROUND UNIT.ALSO ITEMS ON GROUND BEHIND AND IN FRONT OF THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER:PACKAGED OF SAUCES,USED FOOD GLOVES,FOOD,LIDS PAPERS, PLASTICS BAGS AND EXCESS CIGARETTE BUTTS. ALSO TRASH WAS OBSERVED AT BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE IN FRONT OF THE OUTSIDE BASEMENT DOOR,FROM USED FOOD GLOVES TO PAPERS,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND INCLUDED BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND UNIT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FLUID SPILLAGE ON SHELF INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE POP DISPENSER/SELF SERVE IN DINING AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE(NORTH-EAST) IN BASEMENT DELIVERY ARE STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE AREA AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR

Sep 3, 2015

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Sep 14, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two 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.

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