Taco Bell

Chicago Health Dept

6631 S CICERO AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).

7 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
12
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 28
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Minor Documentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2630178 DATED: 1/22/26 NOT CORRECTED, #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 22
2026
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT SINK NEAR SMALL GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FRONT HANDSINK WITH LEAK AT PIPE UNDER BASIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

JAN 24
2025
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 24
2024
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS IN DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING, BESIDE HOT WATER TANK, AND ON EQUIPMENT'S SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 3
2023
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 15
2022
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP IN THE VENT IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING FILTER COVER IN VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 27
2021
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 ENTRY DOORS WITH 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IN CENTER OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-09-06. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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