Tamale Lady Inc — the Tamale Lady
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
70
Score
TAMALE LADY INC, located at 1932 W Cermak Rd in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 8, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 70 and noted seven minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing sinks, approved thawing methods, and food labeling. The facility has a history of medium-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Mar 11, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 6, 2025
License
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
64
Violations — Jan 8, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WET/DRY CURLED UP INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
10
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BAG OF FROZEN CHILIES (NON TCS) THAWING ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION.
35
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULF ITEMS SHOULD BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH IDENTIFIYING MARKERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENT AT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND HOOD AT BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE NEEDED FOR MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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