What is Taco Bell's health inspection score?

Taco Bell has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

Taco Bell was last inspected on February 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco Bell have?

Taco Bell has 28 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco Bell safe to eat at?

Taco Bell has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Taco Bell

Name: Taco Bell
Address: 6460 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago, 60626
Rating: 65

6460 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/19/2025

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0Fair

Rogers Park

Ranked #150 of 203 in Rogers Park

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Feb 19, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

May 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jul

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

Jun

May 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

14 basic

Feb

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint2 Canvass3 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ICE ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ICICLE COMING THROUGH FROM VENT COVER OF THE MENTIONED UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT OF HOT/COLD UNIT IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOOD LIQUID ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA AND ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH STAGNATE WATER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE SODA/ICE MACHINE INSIDE THE CABINET OF SELF SERVE UNIT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REAR HALLWAY THAT GOES TO INSIDE GARBAGE AREA, FLOOR WITH GRIME AND ENCRUST FOOD LIQUID.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE ARE ALL EXPIRED ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE,HOWEVER ONLY ONE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 75.2F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ICE ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ICICLE COMING THROUGH FROM VENT COVER OF THE MENTIONED UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT OF HOT/COLD UNIT IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOOD LIQUID ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA AND ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH STAGNATE WATER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE SODA/ICE MACHINE INSIDE THE CABINET OF SELF SERVE UNIT.ALSO REPAIR LEAKING KNEE HANDLE AT HANDWSHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REAR HALLWAY THAT GOES TO INSIDE GARBAGE AREA, FLOOR WITH GRIME AND ENCRUST FOOD LIQUID.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE ARE ALL EXPIRED ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE,HOWEVER ONLY ONE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−24 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OIL REMOVAL TOOL NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR TO NO LONGER BE USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED HANDLE ON MEN'S BATHROOM TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET HANDLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP SOAKING IN BUCKET OF WATER IN MOP SINK CLOSET NEAR BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MORE SO AS TO ALLOW DRYING IN BETWEEN USES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
THERMOMETERS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
BOXES OF FOOD WERE FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS ARE SEVERELY SCRATCHED, WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT FOUND IN PREPARATION. THE FACILITY MUST RESURFACE THE BOARD OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE RESIDUE ACCUMULATING UNDER WALK-IN FREEZER AIR/VENT. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 83.5F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13: INTERIOR OF THE METAL CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM WITH DEBRIS/GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13: INTERIOR OF THE METAL CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM WITH DEBRIS/GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13: INTERIOR OF THE METAL CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM WITH DEBRIS/GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-21-22, REPORT #2554669 INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND PLASTIC ICE DISPENSING SHOOT WITH BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME BUILD-UP AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. THE MANAGER AND I OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DRIPPING (ON ICE) AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PANELS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-21-22, REPORT#2554669. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4-15-21 # 2500259 AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM 8-12-21 REPORT #2523952 NOT CORRECTED. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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