Lucero's Tamales

3759 W 26Th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Lucero's Tamales stretching back to 2015. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Lucero's Tamales dates to Jan 15, 2016.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Lucero's Tamales on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED(STAINS AND DIRT).

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. IDPH FAQ INFORMATION LEFT ON PREMISES DURING LICENSE INSPECTION.

Apr 3, 2015

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 19, 2015

License

3 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA OR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN BOTH AREAS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HANDSOAP AND TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS; MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucero's Tamales last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucero's Tamales on file is from Jan 15, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Lucero's Tamales' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lucero's Tamales have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lucero's Tamales means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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