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Taco Bell

4614 S Damen Ave, Chicago 60609 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 30, 2026

8

Inspections on record

6

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 30, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Heavy dust buildup noted on walk-in cooler cooling pipes, instructed to clean and maintain.
  2. #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 3-comp sink not maintained, leaky drain pipe noted at middle compartment, instructed to repair and maintain.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jan 30, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 23, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 6, 2023CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 26, 2022ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 26, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 19, 2019LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Taco Bell — questions

Did Taco Bell pass its last health inspection?
Taco Bell at 4614 S Damen Ave was inspected on Jan 30, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Taco Bell?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Heavy dust buildup noted on walk-in cooler cooling pipes, instructed to clean and maintain.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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