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TACO BELL

178 N Wabash AVE · Chicago, IL 60601

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643731

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 178 N Wabash AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 : PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: STILL OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (DICED TOMATO,PICO DEL GALLO,SHREEDED LETTUCE,SHRREDED CHEESE,ETC) MUST PROVIDE AND POST A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:15 P.M. WITH A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF SODE CADDY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE BLACK FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN STICKY RESIDUE FROM TILED FLOOR IN DINING AREA AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2538005

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 178 N Wabash AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Walk-in freezer cooler door gasket in poor repair, instructed to replace and maintain. Remove excess ice build-up around door frame.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472525

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 178 N Wabash AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373336

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 178 N Wabash AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN STORAGE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2371132

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL · 178 N Wabash AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM, HOT WATER RANGED BETWEEN 75F-84F. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO RESTORE HOT WATER IN THE HAND SINK TO 100F. HOT WATER IN MENS TOILET ROOM IS 101F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN STORAGE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60601

243 of 325 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 2732613.

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