Pass

Tamaleria Lupita 2

3809-3811 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Restaurant ZIP 60634 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 21, 2026

Tamaleria Lupita 2 was last inspected on May 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

May 21, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 paperwork
  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--no food handler training on site. Must provide for all food handlers.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site at time of inspection. Must have a person in charge on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. Person in charge arrived on site approximately 9:40 am.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit on site. Instructed to have on site at all times to accurately measure concentration of sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while tcs foods were being prepared and served(chicken, tamales). Instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued. Cfm arrived on site approximately 9:40 am.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training on site. Must provide for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door not self closing. Must install self closing device on toilet room door nearest to dining area.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

      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 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.