MAY 8
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TACO BELL.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
7906 S WESTERN AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · passed
5 of 8 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT (ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS). ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT COVERS DIRTY IN THE REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 92025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE DRIP PAN AT THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DRIP PAN. THE PERSON IN CHARGE STATES THAT AN ORDER WAS PLACED FOR A NEW ONE TO BE INSTALLED BY PEPSI.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SOME HANDSINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS UNDER SHELVES AROUND AND BEHIND SOME EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AT DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE AREA. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DRIVE THRU AREA, SELF SERVE BEVERAGE AREA AND AT THE 3 COMP SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 162025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WALL MOUNT HAND DRIERS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS NOT OPERABLE.MANAGER HAD TO GO TO ELECTRICAL PANEL TO RESET THEM NOW THEY ARE WORKING.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSIED)(COS)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM IN THE CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN CORNERS IN WALK IN COOLER,IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR OIL STRAINER AND SODA STORAGE AND REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND KEEP DRY.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
JAN 242024PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON OBSERVED HIM SWEEPING THE FLOOR AND PLACED THE BROOM AND DUST PAN AGAINST HOT HOLDING UNITS THEN HE HANDLED THE FRYER BASKETS AND A PACKAGE OF FLATBREAD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMNATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL SHAKER CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM IN THE CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE THAT NEEDS A BEARD GUARD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE NOT CHANGING GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ICE DISPENSER & LOWER CABINETS AT SELF SERVICE AND SODA CADDY AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL GAP ALONG TOP OF WALL BASE NEXT TO MOPSINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,CLOSET.ALSO FLOOR DRAIN AT SODA MACHINE BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
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APR 242023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 24
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCESS FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT, AND SOIL ACCUMULATION AND RESIDUE BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE FRONT LINE DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 10
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,SODA CABINET IN DINING AREA,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE-THRU,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546048 12/29/21 NOT CORRECTED #58-OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
DEC 292021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 29
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/CLOSE GAP(RODENT PROOF) DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MOTION SENSOR ON HANDSINK NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SINK SHOULD ACTIVATE WHEN MOTION IS DETECTED AND HOLD FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOUNTAIN SYRUP SPILLAGE ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DISPENSING/STORAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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