Taco Bell #30404
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2025-08-26 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SANITATION MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE.
2025-04-24 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning CRITICAL 3 ▾
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manger on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Observed a food handler wiping a spill on floor then changing gloves to return to food production station without washing hands before putting on gloves. Instructed manager to have food handlers wash hands when required. Priority violation 7-38-010.
2024-07-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT HIS CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND GROUND BEEF. INSTRUCED PIC A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY/SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET AND PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THOUGHT OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
2023-08-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
2022-01-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
FOUND DINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. SUCH WRITTEN RECORD SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST OF ANY CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE THIS ORDER. PUBLIC HEALTH...
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
PREMISES HAS NO WRITTEN RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR TESTING STATUS PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN RECORD UPON THE NEXT INSPECTION.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
FOUND NO VACCINATION SIGNAGE POSTED. FACILITY ALLOWS DINE IN SEATING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
2021-07-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY F...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE FRYER UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING DUE TO DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
2020-09-14 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2020-01-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-01-27 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PICO, COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, BEANS, CHEESE,ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIF...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT NEAR 2 DOOR FREEZER AND FRYING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED WATER TEMPERATURE @ HANDSINK IN REAR PREP TEMPERATURE @84.0F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA TEMPERATURE @ 86.4F, AND FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING S...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2019-03-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2019-03-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 4-COMP SINK (67F) OR AT THE HAND SINKS (54F) IN THE PREP AREAS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO HAVE HOT WATER RESTORED. ADEQUATE HOT WATER IS TO BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING THE CAPAC...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP THE CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
2018-03-22 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2017-12-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Observed no City of Chicago food sanitation manager certification posted in facility. Observed no Chicago certified food manager on site while potententially hazardous foods (eggs, beef, etc.) are being prepped/served. Instructed must post City of Ch...
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
Observed previous inspection report summary # 1995746, dated 3/17/17, not posted in facility. Instructed must have most recent inspection report summary posted in plain view of customers at all times. Printed and posted new summary during inspection....
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed excessive debris on floor in corner under 3 compartment sink. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Operator could not provided proof of food handler training for employees handling food. Instructed must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain records on site at all times.
2017-03-17 Pass Short Form Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found small amounts of orange and brown, slimy, mold-like substances on upper interior of ice machine. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Found excessive dust and grease build up on all floor under and behind cooking equipment and coolers in kitchen area. Must pull equipment out from the walls and remove debris, detail clean and sanitize areas. Found cracked baseboard tile along rear w...
2017-02-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (beef, chicken, etc.) being prepped, cooked and served. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times while potentially hazardous f...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found bulk food items (rice, pasta, etc.) not properly labeled. Must label all dry foods/bulk food containers with name. Operator corrected during inspection. Must maintain same.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found small amounts of orange and brown, slimy, mold-like substances on upper interior of ice machine. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
2016-06-02 Pass Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2016-03-23 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2015-02-17 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE REAR HAND SINK.
2014-11-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN FROM 5-16-14 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY WAS FOUND INSIDE BINDER ALONG WITH BUSINESS LICENSE AND AND OTHER DOCUMENTS. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH BLACK DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
WALK-IN COOLERS EXTERNAL THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER.
2014-05-16 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-05-08 Fail License CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN FRONT PREP AREA.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FLIES,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUE...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER,THE SODA DISPENSER AND ALL EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY.
2014-04-07 Fail License ▾
No violations found.
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