JUN 24
2026
PASS · 0 violations
TACO BELL CANTINA.
Chicago Health Dept
5245 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).
5 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
15
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 26
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE PREP AREA. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF SINKS WERE 84.2F/91F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE BOTTOM DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE BASMEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FEB 14
2025
PASS 1 violation
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 7
2025
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE VERIFIED WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. BUSINESS HAS BLANK, UNVERIFIED HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED A NON-FUNCTIONAL EXTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE EXTERNAL THERMOMETER OR PROVIDE AN ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED A DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNUSED TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REPAIRED/FUNCTIONAL OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2592224 ON 4-5-24 NOT CORRECTED. #39-3-305.11--- OBSERVED WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED TO PROTECT FROM LEAKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT STORE ANY FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS BELOW WASTE LINES. #53- 5-501.17-- OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN EACH TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
APR 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE/SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS PRESENT IN REACH IN AND STANDING COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED TO PROTECT FROM LEAKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT STORE ANY FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS BELOW WASTE LINES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN EACH TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM OFF THE BACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEBRIS. COS.
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