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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Taco Bell

3365 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr

Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Canvass

Jan 12, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS INCLUDING AREAS AT THE BOTTOM AND LEGS OF UNITS, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER RESIDUE, PREP TABLES, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, VENT AT THE SIDE AREA OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE DUST AND DRIP PAN AT DRIVE THRU SODA MACHINE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT SINKS WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK TO REMOVE PAPER AND OTHER ITEMS. OBSERVED SOME STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER WHERE NEEDED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING MUST OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 3, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE SLUSHY MACHINE AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER NEAR THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 17, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE SODA DESPENCER MACHINE IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SPILLAGE UNDER THE MACHINE AND ON THE FRONT STAINLESS STEEL AREA OF THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE REAR SHELVING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT ALONG THE WALL ALSO UNDER THE FRONT BEVERAGE UNIT WITH A BUILD OF DIRT, SPILLAGE AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 17, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Jan 22, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS UNDER THE TABLETOP GRILL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH SLIGHT DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 12, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA UNDER SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 12, 2023 · Original Source

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