Restaurante Y Tamaleria La Bendicion
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Restaurante Y Tamaleria La Bendicion stretching back to 2016. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Restaurante Y Tamaleria La Bendicion's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A SMALL OPENING ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDE OF THE MENTIONED DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11: OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. SMALL FLIES WERE FOUND MAINLY IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON THE WALLS AND SHELVES. MICE DROPINGS WERE FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A SMALL OPENING ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDE OF THE MENTIONED DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Jul 26, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR 2 DOOR COOLER. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION THAT HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 19, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:15AM TO 8:40AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 8:40AM CERTIFIED MANAGER JOSE AGUINADA ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT WATER TANK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION THAT HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR 2 DOOR COOLER. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Jun 28, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11--OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 21, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN DISH ROOM AND IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM INACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED CLEAR TUBE GOING INTO HAND SINK WHICH WAS CONNECTED TO EQUIPMENT IN FURNANCE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TUBE FROM HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND 20 MORE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE ROOM LOCATED OFF THE MENS WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND FOR STORAGE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE WALLBASE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERITICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP A VALID AND NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Jun 25, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STOTED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 3, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE WATER DOES NOT DRAIN FROM THE SINK AND IS CLOGGED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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Dec 7, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE ALL COOKWARE FOR ADEQUATE WASH,RINSE, AND SANITIZE PROCEDURE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL RAGS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOLERS/FREEZERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST SCRAPE OFF PEELING PAINT, AND REPAIR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED RUST AT THE BOTTOM OF THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH A RUSTOLEUM PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 1, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, AT PREP STATTION: 20 LBS OF CHICKEN TAMALES AT 46.4 F. MANAGER STATED TOTAL COST OF SAID FOOD APPROXIMATELY $ 80.00. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF COOKED AND PREPPED TAMALES WITHOUT PROPER LABEL/DATE, IN 2 DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS IN STORAGE OR WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF BOTH ROSEWELL STOVE TOPS. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON PIPE NEXT TO HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL PIPE AND CLEAN STOVE TOP, TO ENSURE SURFACES IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN CLOSET THAT HOUSES THE HVAC SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL 4 X 4 AREA ON THE WALL IN MENS TOILET WITH UNFINISHED/PLASTER COATING. OBSERVED SMALL GAPS/HOLES IN CEILING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE THE WATER HEATER IN HALL WAY NEXT TO MENS TOILET AND ABOVE THE HVAC SYSTEM IN FRONT CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/FINISH AREA, TO ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AS WELL PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CHICKEN, MASA,TAMALES IN GROCERY BAGE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/BAGGIE, OR ZIPLOC. ALSO OBSERVED ONE BOX FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSTULATION ON THE SIDE WALL AROUND LID, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS, AND COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD OVER THE CONDIMENT COOLER, AND PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR DISH AREA STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REMOVE WATER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES WITH OUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.
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Feb 3, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 27, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Restaurante Y Tamaleria La Bendicion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Restaurante Y Tamaleria La Bendicion on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Restaurante Y Tamaleria La Bendicion?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Restaurante Y Tamaleria La Bendicion.
Has Restaurante Y Tamaleria La Bendicion's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Restaurante Y Tamaleria La Bendicion have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Restaurante Y Tamaleria La Bendicion means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Restaurante Y Tamaleria La Bendicion inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurante Y Tamaleria La Bendicion is inspected around two times per year on average.
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