Taco Bell
1363 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Restaurant ZIP 60615 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 5, 2026
Taco Bell was last inspected on August 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
August 5, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the front door in poor repair at the bottom (noted 1/4" gap). Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Cabinet under customer soda dispensor in need of cleaning to remove all debris instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: All sanitation certificate holders in need of allergen certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Found no hot running water on premises as required; must provide and maintain at all times. Water temperature at 62f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge has no city of chicago food service managers certificate as required; must provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must have the required food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the waste receptacle in the womens washroom with no lid; instructed to provide a lid for the receptacle.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor drain at the three comp sink. Instructed to clean the vents on the ceilings of the washrooms to remove light dust observed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle for ladies washroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide adequately lighting for dish washing area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.