Tios Tamales & Catering

1734 W 35Th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tios Tamales & Catering five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “allergen training as required”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Tios Tamales & Catering on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Large spoons kept in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep according to health code.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Unable to locate the back flow prevention device for the ice maker, instructed to install in easy to spot area.

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTILITY ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT CONTAINING UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT TO PROPERLY ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 12, 2023

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Dec 11, 2023

License

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PRMISES AS REQUIRED AND/OR NO SIGNED CONTRACT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: SMALL ICE MACHINE ON PREMISES IS NOT CONNECTED TO A WATER LINE AND DOES NOT HAVE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IF MACHINE WILL BE USED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tios Tamales & Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tios Tamales & Catering on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tios Tamales & Catering?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tios Tamales & Catering.

Has Tios Tamales & Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tios Tamales & Catering have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tios Tamales & Catering 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 Tios Tamales & Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tios Tamales & Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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