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TAMALITOS ALE

4126 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60623

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-08-03; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

3 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-08-03), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-08-03: Canvass

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST/REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN WASHROOM.

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