Tamales Rebe Inc
5926 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 5, 2026
Tamales Rebe Inc was last inspected on March 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
March 5, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed prepared batches of masa for tamales stored in plastic bags with print. Instructed person in charge to only use food grade plastic bags or containers for food storage
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust and grease on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed female employee washing multi use food containers with only soap and water, rinsing off and placing on shelf to dry. 3-compartment sink not set up nor any sanitizer used. Instd on proper set up of sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize of all multi use equipment. Multi use containers was properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized after instructed. Citation issued 7-38-025 priority
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Missing common name on dry storage containers. Instd to label with common name and maintain
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards heavily stained and pitted. Instd to replace cutting boards and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Light out in walk in cooler. Instd to repair and maintain adequate lighting
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Expired allergen training certification. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used to store food in freezers. Instd to use food grade storage bags and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil on storage shelves. Instd to remove foil and maintain so as surfaces to be a smooth, easily cleanable surface
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in basement. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed pots too large to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative method to wash, rinse and sanitize all large food equipment and utensils.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping clothes must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Must correct and maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in basement storage area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: missing food handler training for employees. Instd to obtain food handler training and maintain verification on site
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training as required for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain and maintain verification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwash sink in basement where prep sink located. Instd to remove prep sink or reinstall handwash sink (handwash sink previously installed has been removed). Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink basins not large enough to properly wash, rinse and sanitize large pots on site. Instd to remove large pots or provide larger 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Missing food handler training for employees. Instd to obtain food handler training and maintain verification on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training as required for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain and maintain verification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.