Tamaleria Lupita
3858 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 3, 2026
Tamaleria Lupita was last inspected on April 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
April 3, 2026 · License
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general-
CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed all necessary items not on premises for complying with procedure available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to maintain on premises all necessary items for complying with written procedure when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings at base of front entrance outer door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no right splash guard installed on the right side of drain board of sanitizer compartment of three compartment sink next to utility sink. Instructed to install right splash guard on the rightside of drain board of sanitizer compartment of three compartment sink next to utility sink to prevent contamination of sanitized utensils and equipment.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: Observed plastic film on top and bottom of prep table close to rear exit. Instructed to remove plastic film on top and bottom of prep table close to rear exit, non food contact surfaces shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from drainpipe underneath rinse compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe underneath three compartment sink and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device on utility sink. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing floor tiles throughout prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to smoothly repair or replace all damaged or missing floor tiles in facility for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation installed in all gender washroom. Instructed to install mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity in all gender washroom.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.