APR 23
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TACO BELL #2513.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
6944 W ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 23, 2026 · passed with conditions
8 of 16 inspections passed, 1 failed, 7 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN RECIPROCITY CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER TO BE DAMAGE AND LOOSE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
APR 142025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 14
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF SPILLAGE INSIDE OF CABINET WHERE SODA MACHINE IS LOCATED IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 72025FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2025
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE INSIDE OF CABINET WHERE SODA MACHINE IS LOCATED IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2589968 DATED 2/23/24 NOT CORRECTED; #55-OBSERVED CRACKED TILES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING VIOLATION INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 232024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE ON SODA CRTRIDGES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 202023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 20
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONLY ONE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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FEB 42022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 4
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS WITH PEELING SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE PEELING SURFACE SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
DEC 72020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE UNDERNEATH CAULKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LOOSE HANDLE ON TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OCT 42019PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FRONT DOOR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP INBETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION AT UNUSED COLD LINE (EAST END NEAR OFFICE). INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
LIGHTSHEILDS IN REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO MANAGER WORKING/PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOOD, GROUND BEEF 157.6*F, CHICKEN 196*F,REFRIED BEANS 141.8*F AT THIS TIME/ WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, ALSO NO RECEIPT THEY APPLIED FOR CITY CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 92017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 9
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELF LINING ON SHELF UNDERNEATH DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE STATION. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEAR DRIVE THRU IN POOR REPAIR, WITH EXCESSIVE HOLES, GLUE REMNANTS FROM PREVIOUSLY POSTED SIGNS AND WORN SURFACES. WALL PANELING NEXT TO CUSTOMER BREAK AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL. CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL NOTED SURFACES.
DEC 192016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 19
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE STEAM TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DBERIS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 22015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.GROUND BEEF 153.6*F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT, CHICKEN 196*F IN COOKING/HOT HOLDING TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE MANAGER PER SHIFT, SCHOOL INFO. GIVEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT COUNTER UNDER AND AROUND THE FRONT SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FRUTISTA DRIP TRAY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
AUG 192014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED BEEF 153.7F, BEANS 150.4F, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE TOP OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE FLOOR TILES CRACKED AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND CEILING IN VERY POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED IN THE DINING AREA, INSULATION EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOMS, DINING AREA, PREP AREA AND THE WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE COMPARTMENTS IN BETWEEN THE RINSE AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
JAN 312013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 31
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF BEVERAGE UNIT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE CRACKED/MISSING WALLBASE TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
OCT 282011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT VISIBLE OR DISPLAYED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DO SO AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE WORN GASKET ON REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. REPLACE WORN THRESHOLD INBETWEEN FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
SEP 132010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MGR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
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