Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Taco Bell

5224 N Northwest Hwy

Last inspected Sep 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Pass w/ Conditions

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Quick Answers

When was Taco Bell last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 3, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Aug 4, 2025 to Sep 3, 2026.
Has Taco Bell ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 4, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Complaint

Sep 3, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 3, 2026 · Original Source

License

Aug 4, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 4, 2025 · Original Source

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