APR 29
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TACO BELL.
EAT. 99/100
1363 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 29, 2025 · passed
7 of 8 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
7 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
10
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Aug 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM (NOTED 1/4" GAP). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
APR 252023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CABINET UNDER CUSTOMER SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 302022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 62F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
JUN 252021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 25
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM WITH NO LID; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE RECEPTACLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED.
AUG 252020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 25
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR LADIES WASHROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATELY LIGHTING FOR DISH WASHING AREA.
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