Chicago · Official inspection records

TACO BELL #2513

6944 W ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for TACO BELL #2513 on .

Checked · Source updated

Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635521

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL #2513 · 6944 W ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN RECIPROCITY CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER TO BE DAMAGE AND LOOSE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Official inspection record

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
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493777

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL #2513 · 6944 W ARCHER AVE

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: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED BEEF 153.7F, BEANS 150.4F, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE TOP OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOOR TILES CRACKED AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND CEILING IN VERY POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED IN THE DINING AREA, INSULATION EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND REPAIR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOMS, DINING AREA, PREP AREA AND THE WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE COMPARTMENTS IN BETWEEN THE RINSE AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1290281

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL #2513 · 6944 W ARCHER 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: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF BEVERAGE UNIT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE CRACKED/MISSING WALLBASE TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
635134

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL #2513 · 6944 W ARCHER AVE

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: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT VISIBLE OR DISPLAYED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DO SO AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE WORN GASKET ON REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. REPLACE WORN THRESHOLD INBETWEEN FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
413363

Location recorded for this inspection · TACO BELL #2513 · 6944 W ARCHER AVE

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 MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MGR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60638

215 of 246 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • LA MICHOACANA Y MAS6950 W ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60638Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected
  • JUNIE'S GOOD EATS6955 W ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60638Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • THE BITING IRISH6955 W ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60638Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • PAPA SMILES ICE CREAM PARLOUR6955 W ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60638Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • BROWNS CHICKEN6909 W ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60638Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • BROWN'S CHICKEN & PASTA6905-6915 W ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60638Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 64050.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.

Report a record discrepancy →