What is Los Tamales DE LA Tia's health inspection score?

Los Tamales DE LA Tia has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Los Tamales DE LA Tia last inspected?

Los Tamales DE LA Tia was last inspected on January 14, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Tamales DE LA Tia have?

Los Tamales DE LA Tia has 9 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Tamales DE LA Tia safe to eat at?

Yes, Los Tamales DE LA Tia has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Los Tamales DE LA Tia serve?

Los Tamales DE LA Tia serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Los Tamales DE LA Tia

Name: Los Tamales DE LA Tia
Address: 3443 W 26TH ST, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 96

3443 W 26TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/14/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #254 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jan 14, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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3443 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED POTS AND PANS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP /DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

License InspectionFail

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

61/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN/ SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY SUPPLIES OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods (EGGS, BEEF, BREAKFAST ITEMS). Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have medical conditions." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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