What is Tamal Gourmet Llc's health inspection score?

Tamal Gourmet Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tamal Gourmet Llc last inspected?

Tamal Gourmet Llc was last inspected on January 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tamal Gourmet Llc have?

Tamal Gourmet Llc has 6 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tamal Gourmet Llc safe to eat at?

Yes, Tamal Gourmet Llc has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Tamal Gourmet Llc serve?

Tamal Gourmet Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tamal Gourmet Llc

Name: Tamal Gourmet Llc
Address: 6659 W ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60638
Rating: 86

6659 W ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/20/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #608 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jan 20, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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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6659 W ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60638

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Jun 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 License

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med

4 total2 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
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

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 24

License InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

Base deductions−4 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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