Tamales Emma la Chaparrita
2500 S Whipple St, Chicago, IL 60623
Mobile Prepared Food Vendor ZIP 60623 Risk 3 (Low)
Passed · as of Mar 19, 2025
Tamales Emma la Chaparrita was last inspected on March 19, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
March 19, 2025 · License
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide license number and name of pushcart at least 2 inches in size on lateral sides.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Incomplete labels for pre packaged tamales and tacos to be sold. Instd to provide complete labls which includes: common name of food , if made from 2 or more ingredients a list of ingredients in descending order of pre dominance by weight, an accurate delcaration of the net quantity of contents, and name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor. Missing license number on lateral sides of cart. Instd to provide 2 inches in height on lateral sides of cart.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Hot holding wells on unit not maintaining adequate temperatures. Air temperature in hot holding wells must be capable of maintaining an air temperature of 140 degrees or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Back side of cart must have name of business and license number.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 20 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.