TACO BELL

Address: 178 N Wabash AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60601, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Fail on Mar 6, 2026

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Chain: Taco Bell

Inspection History (12 inspections)

• Fail — Fri Mar 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (Complaint Re-Inspection) 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012) | 2
• Pass — Fri Dec 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAG
• Fail — Wed Dec 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFI
• Fail — Wed Dec 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSER
• Pass — Thu Sep 26 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE AND ORGANIZE THE AREA.
• Pass — Thu Feb 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERS FOR FEMININE WASTE CANS INSIDE OF WOMENS RESTROOM STALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUI
• Pass — Thu Feb 09 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inoperable mechanical vent in men's toilet room , instructed to repair and maintain.
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Apr 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFET
• Pass — Tue Nov 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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.
• No Entry — Mon Jan 11 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Mon Jun 08 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Fail — Wed May 27 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 PRESS

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