Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Tamales Lo Mejor De Guerrero

Name: Tamales Lo Mejor De Guerrero
Address: 7024 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

7024 N Clark St

Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Mar 13, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

FOUND POTS TO LARGE FOR WASHING/SANITIZING INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING AND SANITIZING POTS TO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(MUST INCLUDE WASH WATER TEMPERATURES, SANITIZER CONCENTRATION, PROPER WATER WATER DISPOSAL,ETC.)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 13, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 4, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

WE OBSERVED A USED PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE WITH FLUID IN IT, STORED INSIDE ICE BIN FULL OF ICE TO MAINTAIN COLD. SAID ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. BOTTLE REMOVED. ICE DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. ICE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

RUBBER GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT REAR COOLERS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 4, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 8, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LARGE STORAGE CONTAINER WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAK IN LEFT MOST BASIN DRAIN IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRY SEASONING SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BENEATH SPICES AND DRY GOODS STORAGE RACK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 8, 2024 · Original Source