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Tamales Express

3802 W Diversey Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 8, 2026

7

Inspections on record

5

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 8, 2026

  1. #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS INSIDE UPRIGHT COCA COLA COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
  3. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILETROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
  5. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS AND MAINTAIN

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 8, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2023Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2022License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2022LicenseFailRisk 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.

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Tamales Express — questions

Did Tamales Express pass its last health inspection?
Tamales Express at 3802 W Diversey Ave was inspected on Apr 8, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 7 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Tamales Express?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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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