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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.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345816

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: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329484

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: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.

  • 34

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

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285636

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: REMOVE CAULKING THAT COVERS BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,NEED TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL THAN RE CAULK AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DANGLING WHITE RUBBERY SUBSTANCE FROM INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE ,TOP PART INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ONLY FOOD GRADE SEALER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETECTED SEWAGE STRONG FOUL ODOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE CABINET WERE POP DISPENSER IS INSTALLED,IN DINING/ SELF SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ODOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE WASH BOWL BY THE DOOR IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285496

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

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER. ALSO ICE BIN INTERIOR PANELS AND SCREWS HAVE A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. UNIT WAS TAGGED" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AT PREP AREA BY THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW ABOVE THE POP DISPENSER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CAULKING THAT COVERS BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,NEED TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL THAN RE CAULK AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETECTED SEWAGE STRONG FOUL ODOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE CABINET WERE POP DISPENSER IS INSTALLED,IN DINING/ SELF SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ODOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE WASH BOWL BY THE DOOR IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
664299

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: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/22/12.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/22/12.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/22/12.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659440

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: MISSING SINK DRAIN COVER OF THE ONE COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. CAULKING AROUND THE 3 COMPT SINK SPLASHGUARD, WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DRY THE FLOOR RIGHT AWAY AFTER MOPPING. (NOTED WATER LEFT FROM MOPPING THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT). MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, UNDER THE WIRE RCK SHELVINGS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. CEILING VENT IN MENS WASHROOM WITH MINIMAL DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
285116

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: non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning, pop dispensing lower cabinet shelving not clean need detailed cleaning, sorage shelving/racks need detailed cleaning.

  • 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 under storage shelving need detailed cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: walls, ceiling in walk in cooler needs cleaning, ceiling tiles by walk in cooler, rear kitchen need cleaning.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: light shields in prep areas, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning.

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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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1926621.

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