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Taco Bell

7906 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

Taco Bell has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 29, 2021. The most recent inspection, on May 8, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 16, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 16, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on January 24, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 16 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on May 8, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT (ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS). ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT COVERS DIRTY IN THE REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE DRIP PAN AT THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DRIP PAN. THE PERSON IN CHARGE STATES THAT AN ORDER WAS PLACED FOR A NEW ONE TO BE INSTALLED BY PEPSI.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • SOME HANDSINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND FLOORS UNDER SHELVES AROUND AND BEHIND SOME EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AT DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE AREA. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DRIVE THRU AREA, SELF SERVE BEVERAGE AREA AND AT THE 3 COMP SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WALL MOUNT HAND DRIERS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS NOT OPERABLE.MANAGER HAD TO GO TO ELECTRICAL PANEL TO RESET THEM NOW THEY ARE WORKING.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSIED)(COS)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM IN THE CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & FRYERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN CORNERS IN WALK IN COOLER,IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR OIL STRAINER AND SODA STORAGE AND REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND KEEP DRY.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
  4. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
      • OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON OBSERVED HIM SWEEPING THE FLOOR AND PLACED THE BROOM AND DUST PAN AGAINST HOT HOLDING UNITS THEN HE HANDLED THE FRYER BASKETS AND A PACKAGE OF FLATBREAD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMNATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL SHAKER CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM IN THE CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE THAT NEEDS A BEARD GUARD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 46. GLOVES USED PROPERLY
      • OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE NOT CHANGING GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ICE DISPENSER & LOWER CABINETS AT SELF SERVICE AND SODA CADDY AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSET.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,CLOSET.ALSO FLOOR DRAIN AT SODA MACHINE BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SEAL GAP ALONG TOP OF WALL BASE NEXT TO MOPSINK.
  5. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCESS FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT, AND SOIL ACCUMULATION AND RESIDUE BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE FRONT LINE DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,SODA CABINET IN DINING AREA,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE-THRU,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • SEE VIOLATION #60.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546048 12/29/21 NOT CORRECTED #58-OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
  9. License

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/CLOSE GAP(RODENT PROOF) DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED MOTION SENSOR ON HANDSINK NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SINK SHOULD ACTIVATE WHEN MOTION IS DETECTED AND HOLD FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOUNTAIN SYRUP SPILLAGE ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DISPENSING/STORAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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