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Taco Bell

October 5, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings7
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-101.11 : PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: STILL OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (DICED TOMATO,PICO DEL GALLO,SHREEDED LETTUCE,SHRREDED CHEESE,ETC) MUST PROVIDE AND POST A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:15 P.M. WITH A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15 : OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF SODE CADDY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE BLACK FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR. • 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN STICKY RESIDUE FROM TILED FLOOR IN DINING AREA AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 13, 2026: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.