TACO BELL.
6460 N SHERIDAN RD · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 21 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 172026PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(PASTA AND RICE.)MUST LABEL.
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORTT DATED 2-19-26 INSPECTION # 2612371. THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE,HOWEVER ONLY ONE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 192025PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
ICE ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ICICLE COMING THROUGH FROM VENT COVER OF THE MENTIONED UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT OF HOT/COLD UNIT IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
FOOD LIQUID ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA AND ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH STAGNATE WATER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE SODA/ICE MACHINE INSIDE THE CABINET OF SELF SERVE UNIT.
REAR HALLWAY THAT GOES TO INSIDE GARBAGE AREA, FLOOR WITH GRIME AND ENCRUST FOOD LIQUID.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE ARE ALL EXPIRED ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE,HOWEVER ONLY ONE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
FEB 72025FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 75.2F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
ICE ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ICICLE COMING THROUGH FROM VENT COVER OF THE MENTIONED UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT OF HOT/COLD UNIT IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
FOOD LIQUID ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA AND ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH STAGNATE WATER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE SODA/ICE MACHINE INSIDE THE CABINET OF SELF SERVE UNIT.ALSO REPAIR LEAKING KNEE HANDLE AT HANDWSHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
REAR HALLWAY THAT GOES TO INSIDE GARBAGE AREA, FLOOR WITH GRIME AND ENCRUST FOOD LIQUID.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE ARE ALL EXPIRED ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE,HOWEVER ONLY ONE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
MAY 82024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MOP SOAKING IN BUCKET OF WATER IN MOP SINK CLOSET NEAR BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MORE SO AS TO ALLOW DRYING IN BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OIL REMOVAL TOOL NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR TO NO LONGER BE USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.
OBSERVED DAMAGED HANDLE ON MEN'S BATHROOM TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET HANDLE.
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NOV 182022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
BOXES OF FOOD WERE FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
CUTTING BOARDS ARE SEVERELY SCRATCHED, WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT FOUND IN PREPARATION. THE FACILITY MUST RESURFACE THE BOARD OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
OBSERVED ICE RESIDUE ACCUMULATING UNDER WALK-IN FREEZER AIR/VENT. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 122022FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 83.5F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
4-602.13: INTERIOR OF THE METAL CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM WITH DEBRIS/GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-602.13: INTERIOR OF THE METAL CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM WITH DEBRIS/GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 282022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13: INTERIOR OF THE METAL CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM WITH DEBRIS/GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-21-22, REPORT #2554669 INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND PLASTIC ICE DISPENSING SHOOT WITH BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME BUILD-UP AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. THE MANAGER AND I OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DRIPPING (ON ICE) AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PANELS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-21-22, REPORT#2554669. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4-15-21 # 2500259 AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM 8-12-21 REPORT #2523952 NOT CORRECTED. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
APR 212022FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE REAR KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND PLASTIC ICE DISPENSING SHOOT WITH BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME BUILD-UP AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR OF THE METAL CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM WITH DEBRIS/GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO COLD WATER IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS WASHBOWLS. HOT WATER ONLY WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 113.7F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS WERE NOTED DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TILE BASEBOARD COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WASHROOMS WITH AN OPEN GAP/CREVICE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
CEILING VENTS ABOVE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND VENT COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.----FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE DINING ROOM BENCH SEATING, UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE UNDER SHELVING, AND AROUND THE LARGE CO2 TANK. ----- DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4-15-21 # 2500259 AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM 8-12-21 REPORT #2523952 NOT CORRECTED. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
THE SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED ON 8-12-21 FROM REPORT #2523952 IS NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME. THE SUMMARY WAS FOUND IN A BINDER BEHIND THE POSTED RETAIL FOOD LICENSE. INSTRUCTED MUST BE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. TODAY'S SUMMARY WAS POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 122021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHNADLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-15-21 INSPECTION # 2500259.FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO SOAP AT MAIN PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-303C. PROVIDED SOAP FOR HANDSINK DURING INSPECTION.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT HALLWAY AREAS LEADING TO REAR EXIT.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT HALLWAY AREAS THAT LEAD TO REAR EXIT.(BOXES,TRASH, ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 252020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE STOVE AND FRONT COUNTER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY BOXES AND ITEMS AT THE REAR COMMON AREA HALL WAY
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
FEB 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED: GAP(1/4" TO 1/2") BETWEEN DOORS AT ENTRANCE DOOR.RODENT INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR.
INSIDE REFUSAL STORAGE NOT MAINTAIN,EXCESS DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE/RECYCLE CONTAINERS:PAPERS, OPENED BUCKETS WITH WASTE OIL,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. -
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS,DEBRIS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED MOP STORED ON FLOOR AND MOP SINK WITH FOUL ODOR.ALL USED MOP MUST BE STORED UPWARD/HANGED.
EXCESS DUST BEHIND THE SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSER IN DINING AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO LIGHT PROVIDED AT MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FIXTURE
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-21-18,REPORT #2222724.OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090
OCT 222018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN
SEP 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
SEP 212018FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5-501.110 OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. OBSERVED GREASE ALL OVER FLOOR. GARBAGE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED AND ALL GREASE MUST BE REMOVED FORM FLOOR AND GREASE CONTAINER. GARBAGE ROOM MUST BE MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B)
PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
APR 52017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TACOS AND BURRITOS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
NOTED SODA MACHINE NOZZLES STICKY WITH RESIDUE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NOZZLES
FLOORS AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING.
NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT.INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
CLUTTER BEHIND DOOR LEADING TO REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
JUN 232016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH INSTALLING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY IN EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 1-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE NON TOXIC MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER LIST AND CERTIFICATES FOR NEXT INSPECTION.
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