Taco Bell #30409
Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2026-01-21 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS OR UTENSILS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FAR REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE: THROUGHOUT THE DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW AREA, FLOOR DRAIN AND COVER UNDER MIDDLE HOT HOLDING ISLAND, UNDER THE METAL STORAGE RACKS FOR TOGO CONTAINER STORAGE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
2025-03-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 - OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING WHEN IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
2025-02-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES BEEF AND CHICKEN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING ALL ...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER AVAILABLE IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A THERMOMETER IS AVAILABLE TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING WHEN IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE LID NOT MAINTAINED: ONE OF TWO LIDS COMPLETELY MISSING ON ONE RECEPTACLE. OBTAIN REPLACEMENT LID AND SECURE CONTAINER LID TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND FOOD SOURCES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(b). ...
2024-03-26 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FLY STICKY TRAP ON WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE FLY STICKY TRAP
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SMALL CUPS INSIDE OF DISPLAY LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO LEAVE CUPS INSIDE COOLER CONTAINERS WITH FOOD AND TO STORE IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVE DIRT IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT THE COOK LINE HANDWASHING SINK AND REAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS, FRONT HANDWASHING SINK AND REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED USED TISSUE AND PAPER TOWELS ON THE FLOOR IN MENS BATHROOM. MUST CL...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
2023-04-04 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BOTTOM SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING FLOOR TILE/GROUT ALONG THE BASEBOARD ON THE EAST WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN OPEN GAP. INSTRUCTED TO FILL GAP TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WITHOUT FOOD ACCUMULATION.
2021-10-01 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-204.18 EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 MISSING RELEASE KNOB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.12 REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR(SOUTH-WEST)CORNER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 9-24-2021, REPORT# 2531880 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN DINING ROOM WAS REPORT FROM 5-24-21. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN INSTRUCTED TO POST.
2021-09-24 Fail Complaint 5 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 57.7F, GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 57.1F, MIXED SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 55.4F. THE FOOD IN QUESTION WAS STORED AT PREP COOLER UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MISSING RELEASE KNOB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR(SOUTH-WEST)CORNER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM #54)5-501.115 OBSERVED ENCLOSED REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2021-05-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ANAD MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ENCLOSED REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING NEEDED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2021-01-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS(BEEF, CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION MANGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED, AN...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS TO COMPLETE KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERRVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST RE-GOUT TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN AREA AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARD TILE UNDER HAND SINK (ON OTHER SIDE OF WALL FROM 3 COMPARTMEN...
2019-10-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP ON THE SIDE EXTERIOR OF THE LOBBY ICE/SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SIDE EXTERIOR OF THE LOBBY ICE/SODA MACHINE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE BACK AND TOP OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE SHELVES IN THE CINNAMON TOAST HOLDING, CUP HOLDERS IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES LISTED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVER RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON PREMISE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
2018-07-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2018-07-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ANAD MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 1-DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE AUNTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ON FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE MACHINE AND ALONG WALLBASE BY DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020C. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DIVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND BEVERAGE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID SIDE AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. OBSERVED DIRT AND ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPERTMENT SINK AND REAR STORAGE AREA BY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2018-01-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-01-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIO...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES BY EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
2017-05-30 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE (NOT EXCESSIVE), DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF GREASE BOX LOCATED NEAR GARBAGE DUMPSTER, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE (NOT EXCESSIVE)PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA (CORNERS), AND FLOOR DRAINS, AND IN THE MANAGERS OFFICE. DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHTS SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT THE BACK OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2016-06-17 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2015-07-06 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2014-11-14 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
HOT PREP STATION #3 CUTTING BOARD IN POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN PREP LINE COOLER. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.
2014-04-29 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-04-08 Fail License CRITICAL 2 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH RECENT INSPECTION REPORT, IDPH LICENSE NUMBER, MAP WHERE THE BAIT ARE LOCATED.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
PROVIDE OUTSIDE METAL DUMPSTER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
2014-04-03 Fail License ▾
No violations found.
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