- Current
- 0
- Violations
- 13
- Corrections
- 0
- Inspections
- 7
- Failures
- 1
- Pests
- 0
Last Inspection
Apr 8, 2026, 12:00 AMNo ViolationsPass
Apr 8, 2026Pass
No ViolationsNo Violations During This Inspection
Nearby Pest Activity
8 pest reports within 100ft in the last 2 years
rat!39ft away · 311 Chicago · 1mo ago- rat!39ft away · 311 Chicago · 3mo ago
- rat!39ft away · 311 Chicago · 7mo ago
- rat!39ft away · 311 Chicago · 8mo ago
- rat!20ft away · 311 Chicago · 1y ago
- rat!20ft away · 311 Chicago · 1y ago
- rat!39ft away · 311 Chicago · 1y ago
- rat!20ft away · 311 Chicago · 1y ago
Violation Categories
🧹Facility Maintenance & Cleanliness24
🍴Equipment & Utensils18
🐀Pest Activity12
🌡️Food Temperature & Holding8
🧼Personal Hygiene & Handwashing5
🚰Plumbing & Water3
Inspection Timeline
Jan 15, 20253 violationsFailed
Sep 3, 20241 violation · 2 correctionsPass
Apr 22, 20245 violationsFailed
Nov 8, 2023No violationsPass
+7 more inspections available
Inspection data sourced from official Chicago health department records.
🐛 Report an issueFrequently Asked Questions
Has Tamales Express passed its last health inspection?
Yes, Tamales Express passed its most recent health inspection on April 8, 2026.
How many health violations does Tamales Express have?
Tamales Express has 13 total health violations across 7 inspections on record.
How often is Tamales Express inspected?
Tamales Express has been inspected 7 times. Health inspections in Chicago are conducted by the local health department, typically 1-3 times per year.
Has Tamales Express ever failed a health inspection?
Yes, Tamales Express has failed 1 out of 7 health inspections (14% failure rate). However, the restaurant passed its most recent inspection.
Does Tamales Express have rats, cockroaches, or other pests?
No, Tamales Express has no pest-related citations on record across 7 inspections. No evidence of rats, mice, cockroaches, or insects was found.
Is Tamales Express safe to eat at?
Tamales Express passed its most recent health inspection on April 8, 2026. The restaurant has 13 total violations across 7 inspections. Check the full inspection history for details.
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