Food Safety Report: Taco Bell, 178 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60601 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 6, 2026
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. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: pic doesn't have a valid certified food managers certificate posted to view on site while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (eggs,chicken,guac,etc) district manager arrived on site at 9:25 a. M. With food managers certificate for manager on duty. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 14 : observed no hand washing signs in men's toilet room must provide and maintain.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 : must label food storage containers (squeeze bottles) when food is not in original package with common name.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15 : must repair or replace gap in center of double entry front door to be tight fitting.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) : must clean debris build up front counter shelving units, interior ledges of fryer cabinet.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 : must repair or replace no cold running water at 1st hand sink in men's toilet room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: : 6-201. 13 : must repair or replace damaged flooring underneath rug in dining at front service counter,loose wall panel on right side of safe,broken wall base behind hot holding unit.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: : 6-201. 11 : must clean dust build up from ceiling vents in dining area.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-202. 11 : must replace burntout light at hood of cooking equipment.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report 2628476 12/12/25 not corrected-10-6-301. 14: observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in women's washroom. Instructed to post clearly visible signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that notifies food employees to wash their hands. 51-5-205. 15: observed no hot water pressure at handwashing sink(sink on right side) in men's washroom. Instructed to restore hot water to right side handwashing sink in men's washroom and maintain. (note: there is one other properly functioning handwashing sink in said washroom). Observed no hot water pressure at one compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to restore hot water to one compartment sink in rear prep area and maintain. (priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

Source: chicago.gov