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TACO BELL

4614 S DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60609

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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630584

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 4614 S DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Heavy dust buildup noted on walk-in cooler cooling pipes, instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 3-comp sink not maintained, leaky drain pipe noted at middle compartment, instructed to repair and maintain.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614306

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 4614 S DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW-DRAINING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL INDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES FILLED WITH FOOD WASTE UNCOVERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA (NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN INDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES THAT ARE FULL OR CONTAIN FOOD RESIDUE AND ARE NOT CONTINUOUS USE COVERED, OR MOVE REFUSE TO OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES WHEN INDOOR REFUSE CONTAINERS ARE FULL.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588476

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 4614 S DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TACOS BEING MADE. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, JOSE SEGARRA ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569275

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 4614 S DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546954

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 4614 S DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER FAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON FREEZER FLOOR, CEILING AND FAN UNIT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, DE ICE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON FREEZER FLOOR. OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER POP CADDY BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND POP CADDY IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492273

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 4614 S DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN GAURD COVERS,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE IN DRIVE-THRU.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SYRUP CADDY AND ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS NEAR SODA CADDY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356525

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 4614 S DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR, SHELVING AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDESATION UNIT.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2262200

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 4614 S DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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