What is Taco Bell's health inspection score?

Taco Bell has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). 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 June 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco Bell have?

Taco Bell has 10 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco Bell safe to eat at?

Taco Bell has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Taco Bell serve?

Taco Bell serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taco Bell

Name: Taco Bell
Address: 2410 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 77

2410 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

Mexican•Pilsen

Ranked #222 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jun 2, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 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.

Location

2410 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Apr

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
LOWER SURFACE OF CABINETS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND STORAGE RACKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CFM HAS NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

63/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE NOR AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE, AND ALL SUCH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR WITH A ONE-INCH GAP IN THE FAR-LEFT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11 OBSERVED A STICKY SUBSTANCE ON THE SLUSHY MACHINE DRINK NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−12 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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