What is Taco Bell #30404's health inspection score?

Taco Bell #30404 has a SafeDine safety score of 60 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 #30404 last inspected?

Taco Bell #30404 was last inspected on May 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco Bell #30404 have?

Taco Bell #30404 has 15 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco Bell #30404 safe to eat at?

Taco Bell #30404 has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taco Bell #30404 serve?

Taco Bell #30404 serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taco Bell #30404

Name: Taco Bell #30404
Address: 500 W MADISON, Chicago, 60661
Rating: 60

500 W MADISON, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/21/2026

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0Fair

Mexican•West Loop

Ranked #735 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: May 21, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-14 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 65/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (60/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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500 W MADISON, Chicago, IL 60661

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Aug

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

Apr

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

May

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Suspected Food Poisoning

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

2 High2 Med

4 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 25

Suspected Food Poisoning InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SANITATION MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 25

Suspected Food Poisoning InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High

3 total3 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manger on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
Observed a food handler wiping a spill on floor then changing gloves to return to food production station without washing hands before putting on gloves. Instructed manager to have food handlers wash hands when required. Priority violation 7-38-010.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT HIS CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND GROUND BEEF. INSTRUCED PIC A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY/SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET AND PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THOUGHT OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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