Canvass
Feb 17, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Taco Bell
3511 W Devon Ave
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass
Jan 22, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF, CHEESE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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 issuesnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP ON BOTH SODA ICE MACHINES AROUND ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH SODA ICE MACHINES 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 5, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 29, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
SYRUP SPILLAGE UNDER THE UNITS AT FRONT SELF SERVING 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 problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-2023,REPORT #2569783. 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ICE MACHINE, BAG IN A BOX SYRUP DISPENSING UNIT, AND 2 HOT WATER MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
DIRTY POP PLASTIC CRATE WITH ITEM ON IT,MUST BE REMOVED AND PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF WITH SURFACE EASILY CLEANABLE. EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY THE DRIVE THRU NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
HANDWASHING SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE AT PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2024 · Original Source