Pass

Taco Bell

2410 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 3, 2026

Taco Bell was last inspected on September 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

September 3, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Nozzles and area all around nozzles on drink machines in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floors around and under fryers in need of cleaning to remove grease and food spills. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Lower surface of cabinets under the beverage station with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains under the 3-comp. Sink, floors in the corners and under/around storage racks and heavy equipment with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains and floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Cfm has no allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the rear door with a one-inch gap in the far-left bottom corner. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate nor an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted for the public's view. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate, and all such city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificates must be posted for public view. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler's certificates available for inspector's review. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11 observed a sticky substance on the slushy machine drink nozzles. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: The unisex employee toilet room trash receptacle does not have a lid. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Dust build up on the ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain. -the floor drain under the 3-compartment sink needs cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Given 90 days to comply.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation. Given 90 days to comply.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove all unnecessary articles, construction debris, cardboard, plastic and unused equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training as required. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.