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Tamaleria Lupita

5904 1/2 W 63rd St, Chicago 60638 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 19, 2026

10

Inspections on record

5

Times passed

4

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 19, 2026

  1. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF FIRST SINK COMPARTMENT WHERE PIPE AND DRAIN CONNECT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN REAR OF FACILTY WHERE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE IS CREATING DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
  4. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION HAS EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATE TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Feb 19, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 29, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 2, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 14, 2021License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2021LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

Other inspected places in 60638

Danny'S Pizza Place6021 S Archer AveRiviera Grill6435 W Archer AveEl Gallo Giro, Inc.6531 W 63rd StGiorginos Pizza5723 W 63rd StJewel Food Store #37216107 S Archer AveVince'S Pizza6217 W 63rd St

Tamaleria Lupita — questions

Did Tamaleria Lupita pass its last health inspection?
Tamaleria Lupita at 5904 1/2 W 63rd St was inspected on Feb 19, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 10 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Tamaleria Lupita?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF FIRST SINK COMPARTMENT WHERE PIPE AND DRAIN CONNECT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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