Taco Bell Cantina
1439 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Restaurant ZIP 60622 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 29, 2026
Taco Bell Cantina was last inspected on June 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
June 29, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the interior of coolers in basement storage area, drip trays and knozzles at fountain drink stations and sides of cooking equipments, food storage containers and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize the basement water heater/storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and other needed items must be elevated from the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the wall and ceiling ventilation covers in the rear dishwashing 3-compartment sink area to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease-like liquid dripping from pipes in chemical storage area. Instructed manager to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease and debris build-up on floors around equipment. Instructed the manager to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dust build up on filters above griddle. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dust around the filters above the griddle area. Instructed manager to clean.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen trakning for all city of chicago food service managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide employee health policy. Instructed to provide employee health policy and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal events instructed to provide procedure with the necessary items gloves, masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment in rear dish washing area. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink in rear dish washing area draining slow. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor underneath storage shelving in basement. Must clean floor and mainatin.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on light shields covers in front and rear of premises. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirements not met no logs records on site as required. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed certified food managers on site without the required allergen training. Instructed that all certified food service managers must complete 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 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.