taco bell inspections

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)

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-502.11(A;C): **C** Good Repair and Calibration- Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOZZLES AND AREA ALL AROUND NOZZLES ON DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2630178 DATED: 1/22/26 NOT CORRECTED, #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, COOKING/COOLERS AND IN THE DRIVE THRU WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN SAME.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, DRIP TRAYS AND KNOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATIONS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF AT 172F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE TACO BELL PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE, WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) DISPLAYED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM BETWEEN THE REAR ENTRANCE DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED