Pass

Taco Bell

4614 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 30, 2026

Taco Bell was last inspected on January 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

January 30, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Heavy dust buildup noted on walk-in cooler cooling pipes, instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

    Inspector’s note: 3-comp sink not maintained, leaky drain pipe noted at middle compartment, instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed front prep area handwashing sink drain plumbing to be in poor repair, slow-draining but functional. Instructed to repair or replace front prep area handwashing sink drain plumbing to allow for adequate drainage and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several indoor waste receptacles filled with food waste uncovered in the rear storage area (near exterior door). Instructed to maintain indoor waste receptacles that are full or contain food residue and are not continuous use covered, or move refuse to outdoor waste receptacles when indoor refuse containers are full.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at start time of inspection while tacos being made. The designated person in charge, who is physically on site, must obtain and maintain a valid city of chicago food service sanitation license. Violation corrected on site; the certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager, jose segarra arrived on site approx at the end of the inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black mineral build up inside top of ice machine in customer seating area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris on walk in cooler and walk in freezer fan. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observed build up of ice on freezer floor, ceiling and fan unit.instructed manager to clean, de ice, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of ice on freezer floor. Observed debris under pop caddy by drive thru window and pop caddy in rear storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of parking lot doors.must make doors tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on walk in cooler fan gaurd covers,counter top underneath soda machine in drive-thru.must remove ice build up from some shelving units in walk in freezer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on floor under syrup caddy and ice build up on floor in walk in freezer.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls near soda caddy.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside walk-in freezer on the floor, shelving and wall. Instructed to repair and maintain the condesation unit.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.