Tamales Express
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
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Tamales Express is a Mexican / Latin located at 3802 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Apr 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Apr 4, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Oct 20, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Oct 18, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Violations — Apr 8, 2026 Inspection
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS INSIDE UPRIGHT COCA COLA COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILETROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS AND MAINTAIN
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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