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Taco Bell

1646-1648 W 95Th St, Chicago, IL 60643
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2014
90
Score
Low Risk

Taco Bell appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2012. Taco Bell was last inspected on Dec 29, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Taco Bell since Dec 29, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.

Taco Bell's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPAIRED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD AND VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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90
Feb 21, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DUST PANS NOT STORED CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE.
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90
May 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR FRONT CABINETS UNDER PREP TABLE,AND UNDER COUNTER FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN REAR FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINK.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE REAR LIGHT SHIELD.
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86
May 4, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN BEVERAGE, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED AND PREP SINKS.
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90
Apr 27, 2012
License
8 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 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER REGISTERS IN DRIVE-THRU AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR FRYER CABINET DOOR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, CABINETS, SHELVES, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN BEVERAGE, PREP, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND GRATES (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED AND PREP SINKS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON SINKS. CONNECT WASTE LINES TO FLOOR DRAINS IN BEVERAGE AREA.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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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 29, 2014. The public record contains five 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 three 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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