Taco Bell
255 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60621
Restaurant ZIP 60621 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 14, 2026
Taco Bell was last inspected on September 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 14, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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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 with no valid and original city of chicago food service manager holder on site. Pic presented photo of certificate. Informed person in charge a valid and original city of chicago food service certificate and its holder must remain posted 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
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Bserved no food employee with proof of allergen training. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in rear storage area need cleaning under storage shelves; instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on the ceiling vents in both washrooms; instructed to clean vents where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods stored inside the walk in cooler at improper temperatures. Tcs foods included cut tomatoes, onions, chicken, beef, cheese and sour cream. The temperature ranged from 45.7 f to 51.4 f. Instructed pic to monitor and maintain tcs foods at 41.0 f or lower. Pic discarded of items a combined weight of 560 pounds valued at approximately $2,500 (per dm). Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 48f. Instructed to have unit serviced so it holds an ambient temperature of 41f or less. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Beverage station in the dining area lower surface with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean 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: Floors in the walk in freezer and in the corners in the rear with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Cfm on site does not have the food allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hoses on the 3-compartment sink too long, resting in the water pass the fill lines. Instructed to cut hoses and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on the ground around the outside dumpsters. Instructed to clean and maintain the area.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the floor drain under the 3-compartment sink with dirt and stains. Instructed to 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: Observed two male employees on site with no proof that they met the food handler's requirement. Instructed to meet and provide proof of food handler's requirements.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometer inside of the walk-in cooler on site at the time of the inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain thermometers in all hot and cold holding units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 observed the mechanical sink stopper not working on the rinse compartment of the three-compartment sink. The said compartment is unable to hold and maintain water. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed in the lower compartment of the broiling unit with slight debris. Instructed to clean 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: 6-501.114 observed clutter at the rear where the dry goods are stored. Instructed to organize and maintain said rea to elminate potential harborage points for pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at the handwashing sink in the food prep area accross from the deep-frying station. The temperature of water was 70.1f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot (100f) and cold running at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside of the walk-in cooler on site at the time of the inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain thermometers in all hot and cold holding units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the mechanical sink stopper not working on the rinse compartment of the three-compartment sink. The said compartment is unable to hold and maintain water. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed in the lower compartment of the broiling unit with slight debris. Instructed to clean 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: Observed clutter at the rear where the dry goods are stored. Instructed to organize and maintain said rea to elminate potential harborage points for pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 11/22/2022, report #2567443 #58 observed certfied food manager with no food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement. Priority foundation:7-42-090, citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed dumpster receptacle area with accumulation of leaves and some empty plastic bottles. Instructed manager to maintain dumpster receptacle area.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris buildup throughout kitchen floor. Instructed manager to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed certfied food manager with no food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors inside the walk in cooler needs cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Found clean serving utensils stored above pre-wash/scrape station at three compartment sink. Instructed pic to relocate clean utensils/dishes to avoid contamination. Observed no splash guard on handwashing sink located in front food preparation area. Observed quesadilla press located directly next to handwashink sink. Instructed pic to provide a splash guard on handwashing sink to protect food and food preparation equipment from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean build up on soda nozzles at drive-thru.
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: Must clean debris build up along wall bases in prep,dish washing,drive-thru and lobby soda area.
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: Must cleab dust build up from ventilation ceiling vents in dish washing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.