SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TACO BELL.

EAT. 88/100

255 W GARFIELD BLVD · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 10, 2026 · passed

9 of 11 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 10
2026
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 6
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING UNDER STORAGE SHELVES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

APR 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TCS FOODS INCLUDED CUT TOMATOES, ONIONS, CHICKEN, BEEF, CHEESE AND SOUR CREAM. THE TEMPERATURE RANGED FROM 45.7 F TO 51.4 F. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0 F OR LOWER. PIC DISCARDED OF ITEMS A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 560 POUNDS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $2,500 (PER DM). PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

WALK IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO IT HOLDS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BEVERAGE STATION IN THE DINING AREA LOWER SURFACE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE REAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CFM ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JAN 29
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE HOSES ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TOO LONG, RESTING IN THE WATER PASS THE FILL LINES. INSTRUCTED TO CUT HOSES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET AND PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS.

APR 26
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER NOT WORKING ON THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SAID COMPARTMENT IS UNABLE TO HOLD AND MAINTAIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE BROILING UNIT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AT THE REAR WHERE THE DRY GOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID REA TO ELMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

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APR 24
2023
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ACCROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING STATION. THE TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 70.1F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER NOT WORKING ON THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SAID COMPARTMENT IS UNABLE TO HOLD AND MAINTAIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE BROILING UNIT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AT THE REAR WHERE THE DRY GOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID REA TO ELMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/22/2022, REPORT #2567443 #58 OBSERVED CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

NOV 22
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF LEAVES AND SOME EMPTY PLASTIC BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILDUP THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT

JUN 24
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

JAN 29
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND CLEAN SERVING UTENSILS STORED ABOVE PRE-WASH/SCRAPE STATION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PIC TO RELOCATE CLEAN UTENSILS/DISHES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED QUESADILLA PRESS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO HANDWASHINK SINK. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

OCT 7
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON SODA NOZZLES AT DRIVE-THRU.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,DISH WASHING,DRIVE-THRU AND LOBBY SODA AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAB DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION CEILING VENTS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MAR 20
2020
PASSED
0 violations

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