Tacos Y Tamales El Pollo.
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
67
Score
TACOS Y TAMALES EL POLLO, located at 4014 W 26th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 29, 2026, with a score of 67. This inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues with wiping cloths and the proper storage, drying, and handling of utensils, equipment, and linens. Across fourteen previous inspections, TACOS Y TAMALES EL POLLO has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
47
Jul 29, 2025
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
May 19, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
55
Apr 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Jun 13, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Dec 8, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Oct 7, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 13, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 6, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
58
Jun 4, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
May 23, 2019
License
7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
43
Violations — Jan 29, 2026 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SINKS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR.
44
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DIRTY DISHES IN DISH WASHING AREA, UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED SURFACES IN CEILING, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, AND MISSING COVER AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND M
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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