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TACO BELL

1644 W 95TH ST · Chicago, IL 60643

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TACO BELL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639215

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 1644 W 95TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, COOKING/COOLERS AND IN THE DRIVE THRU WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

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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
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261409

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 1644 W 95TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WOMEN WASHROOM. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE AND BUILDUP ON ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON POP MACHINE IN LOBBY AND DRIVE THRU AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE DISPENSER AND ALL POP MACHINE SURFACES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR TILES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166546

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 1644 W 95TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR MANAGER WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHEN TACOS/RICE IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PREMISES NON COMPLIANT WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. NO FOOD HANDLER LIST FOR REVIEW AT THIS TIME, PER APRIL CAULK LETTER DATED 5/13,2014 PROGRAM APPROVAL #14-0361. YOU MUST MAINTAIN TRAINING RECORDS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT YOUR ESTABLISHMENT, SO THAT LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS INSPECTORS CAN REVIEW DURING INSPECTION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989990

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 1644 W 95TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: UPON REINSPECTION,OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED.TACOS/ FOOD BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989513

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 1644 W 95TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. FOUND 90 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DRINK STATION BOTTOM CABINET IN DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED IN A PLACE EASILY VISIBLE TO ALL PATRONS. FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED,( IE TACOS,BEANS,ETC). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1633138

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 1644 W 95TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEEF 165.9F AND CHICKEN 150.8F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE IN LOBBY.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN COUNTER UNDER POP MACHINE, PREP COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN DRIVE THRU AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546626

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 1644 W 95TH ST

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYER-REMOVE THE GREASE SPILLS AND AROUND THE FRONT BEVERAGE STATION.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522291

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 1644 W 95TH ST

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: PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIACE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM DECEMBER 29,2014 NOT POSTED. IT WAS FILED IN A NOTEBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT REPORTS IN A VISIBLE PLACE OF VIEWING CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522296

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 1646-1648 W 95TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515482

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 1646-1648 W 95TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 12/29/2014 SEE REPORT #151477.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE HOOD AND VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

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165 of 200 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 2373706.

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