The Tamale Lady
Last inspected: May 7, 2024
74
Score
THE TAMALE LADY, located at 2021 W Cermak Rd in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on May 7, 2024, receiving a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues related to food labeling, warewashing facilities, and toilet facilities. Across five scored inspections, THE TAMALE LADY has historically maintained a medium-risk status.
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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
May 7, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 24, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Mar 29, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Mar 27, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Mar 20, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
55
Violations — May 7, 2024 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF TAMALES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BAGS OF TAMALES INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT AND POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF CLEAN IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT AND LARGE POTS OR REMOVE CLEAN IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT AND LARGE POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CONCRETE AND UNEVEN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FLOOR SURFACES SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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