Tamal Gourmet

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 13, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain on site

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures in upright cooler: rice 54.9f, tamales 55.9f, eggs 56.8f, milk 56.0f, cheese 56.2f all discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 15lbs $100 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Upright cooler unable to maintain proper cold holding temperature, air temperature of 54.0f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd not to use until repaired, able to maintain 41f or below, and reinspected by cdph. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (rice, eggs, etc) nor certificate posted. Instd to have on site all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Nov 7, 2024 Pass

   License · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: No preparation/dump sink on site. Instd to provide sink with hot/cold water under city plumbing for a preparation sink and disposing of beverages/liquids, etc.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training certification for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required