Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for TACO BELL on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642695
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 255 W GARFIELD BLVD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITH NO VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HOLDER ON SITE. PIC PRESENTED PHOTO OF CERTIFICATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AND ITS HOLDER MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: BSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS 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
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632405
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 255 W GARFIELD BLVD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624868
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 255 W GARFIELD BLVD
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING UNDER STORAGE SHELVES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615510
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 255 W GARFIELD BLVD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TCS FOODS INCLUDED CUT TOMATOES, ONIONS, CHICKEN, BEEF, CHEESE AND SOUR CREAM. THE TEMPERATURE RANGED FROM 45.7 F TO 51.4 F. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0 F OR LOWER. PIC DISCARDED OF ITEMS A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 560 POUNDS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $2,500 (PER DM). PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: WALK IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO IT HOLDS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: BEVERAGE STATION IN THE DINING AREA LOWER SURFACE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE REAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CFM ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588751
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 255 W GARFIELD BLVD
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOSES ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TOO LONG, RESTING IN THE WATER PASS THE FILL LINES. INSTRUCTED TO CUT HOSES AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET AND PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574958
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 255 W GARFIELD BLVD
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER NOT WORKING ON THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SAID COMPARTMENT IS UNABLE TO HOLD AND MAINTAIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE BROILING UNIT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AT THE REAR WHERE THE DRY GOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID REA TO ELMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574821
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 255 W GARFIELD BLVD
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ACCROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING STATION. THE TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 70.1F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER NOT WORKING ON THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SAID COMPARTMENT IS UNABLE TO HOLD AND MAINTAIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE BROILING UNIT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT THE REAR WHERE THE DRY GOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID REA TO ELMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/22/2022, REPORT #2567443 #58 OBSERVED CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567443
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 255 W GARFIELD BLVD
Recorded violations
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF LEAVES AND SOME EMPTY PLASTIC BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILDUP THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521874
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 255 W GARFIELD BLVD
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484298
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 255 W GARFIELD BLVD
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND CLEAN SERVING UTENSILS STORED ABOVE PRE-WASH/SCRAPE STATION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PIC TO RELOCATE CLEAN UTENSILS/DISHES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED QUESADILLA PRESS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO HANDWASHINK SINK. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2402120
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 255 W GARFIELD BLVD
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON SODA NOZZLES AT DRIVE-THRU.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,DISH WASHING,DRIVE-THRU AND LOBBY SODA AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAB DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION CEILING VENTS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366098
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 255 W GARFIELD BLVD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60621
91 of 114 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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