APR 21
2026
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TACO BELL CANTINA.
EAT. 79/100
203 E OHIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 21, 2026 · passed
12 of 16 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Sep 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE
FEB 232026PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2026
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAR 72025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OLBSERVED HANDS SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP SLOW DRAINING, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN REAR FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 72024FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS FRONT PREP/REAR PREP / DISHWASHING AREA HAND SINK. OBSERVED HOT WATER REACH TEMPREATURE OF 89.9F AND 81.7F. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER OF AT LEAST 100.0F ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTEWATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAINS UNDER SERVING LINE IN FRONT PREP LINE INTO DINING ROOM, AND IN REAR PREP BEHIND DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET DRAINS CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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AUG 302023FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2023
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA HANDSINK WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED HOT TEMPERATURE @80.0F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SAID HANDSINK AS REQUIRED @100F THROUGH MIXING VALVE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 182022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 18
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
4. PROPER USE OF RESTRICTION AND EXCLUSION
JAN 132021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 13
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT PHYSICAL CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE FOR THE PROCEDURE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
JUN 132019FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2019
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
- OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE HOT WATER IS 92.5F AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CAPACITY OF HOT WATER (110F FOR DISHWASHING & 100F FOR HANDWASHING) TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER THE SODA SYRUP SHELVING. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE. -
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION THAT THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE ANSI ACCREDITED OR APPROVED BY IDPH. -
MAY 292018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 29
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST/LITTER INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET AND INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SODA CABINET AND UNUSED REACH IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
APR 302018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 30
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 42018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS COMPRESSORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS COMPRESSORS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR LITTERED AT STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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