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TACO BELL

3511 W DEVON AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TACO BELL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546011

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 3511 W DEVON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473127

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 3511 W DEVON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING IN HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT REGISTER AREA. MUST REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS NEAR COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES STORED IN REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM the LAST INSPECTION ON 1/3/2020, REPORT #2356098. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356098

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 3511 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: - UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE PROPER ADJUSTMENT OF EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION. -

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE FRONT COUNTER/DRIVE THRU AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT DRIVE THRU WINDOW/SODA MACHINE AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS/TRASH, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS OF PREMISE. -

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON/INSIDE THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS & INTERIORS, AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: - OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR 3 OF THE 8 CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252821

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 3511 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR UNERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EMPTY BOXES ALL OVER THE FLOOR BY THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE/DISCARD EMPTY BOXES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129950

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 3511 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER BOTH THE DRY STORAGE AREAS, FLOOR BEHIND METAL MOUNTED LATTER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. PEELING PLASTIC SEALANT ON THE METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050918

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 3511 W DEVON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION #1950794 DATED 8/19/2016 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE UPDATED AND CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING PIPING AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950794

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 3511 W DEVON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: UPON REINSPECTION OBSERVED DUST FROM CONSTRUCTION AREA ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITHIN FOOD PREP AREA. PLASTIC SHEET DIVIDING CONSTRUCTION AREA FROM FOOD PREP AREA WAS NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTING FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SUPERVISOR LOPEZ ON SITE AND TEMPORARY BOARD WAS PUT INTO PLACE IN ORDER TO DIVIDE CONSTRUCTION AREA FROM FOOD PREP AREA AND PREVENT CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM ENTERING INTO FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : OBSERVED RAW WOOD PALLETTE UNDER SMALL REACH IN FREEZER AND RAW WOOD BOARD ON FLOOR. RAW WOOD IS PROBITIED AND ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON BASE OF SODA MACHINE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT IN CORNERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED AREA BEHIND SODA MACHINE AND BEHIND SLURPEE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN ALL AREAS BEHIND SODA AND SLURPEE MACHINES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NEAR WALK IN AND DRY STORAGE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: : OBSERVED CEILING VENT ABOVE SLURPEE MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION AND IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING VENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CEILING NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITH MISSING CEILING TILES. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DRIPPING UNDER FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950546

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 3511 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WASHROOMS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. TOILET IN WASHROOM AVAILABLE FOR USE BUT NO AVAILABLE WASHBOWL SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PALLETTE UNDER SMALL REACH IN FREEZER AND RAW WOOD BOARD ON FLOOR. RAW WOOD IS PROBITIED AND ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON BASE OF SODA MACHINE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT IN CORNERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED AREA BEHIND SODA MACHINE AND BEHIND SLURPEE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN ALL AREAS BEHIND SODA AND SLURPEE MACHINES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NEAR WALK IN AND DRY STORAGE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENT ABOVE SLURPEE MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION AND IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING VENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CEILING NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITH MISSING CEILING TILES. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DRIPPING UNDER FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751379

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 3511 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE IN WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON FRONT HAND SINK TO PROTECT CUPS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WLAK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1592213

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 3511 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrep-air, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter area shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area need re-grouting.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506420

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 3511 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. rear storage shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/replaced.Ceiling vents(ventilation) in kitchen areas, dining areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418502

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 3511 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NOZZLES AT THE SLURPEE MACHINE, SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AND THE 2 SODA MACHINE AT THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE/FROST BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT THE RIGHT HAND SIDE CORNER OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING (FOUND WET FLOORS AT THE MAIN PREP AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT CEILING AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. OBSERVED VENTS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.

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How results compare in ZIP 60659

206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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