Tio's Tamales

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 25, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

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

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

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

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2. Jun 11, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Oct 1, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Sep 12, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Aug 16, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. Dec 12, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: The employee washroom door in the basement is not self closing; instructed to install a self closing device on the door.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Dec 11, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 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).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: The employee washroom door in the basement is not self closing; instructed to install a self closing device on the door.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Sep 12, 2023 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations