Food Safety Report: Tacos Y Tamales El Pollo, 4014 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60623 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 22, 2026
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 50 rat droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners under shelving units in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority fouundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in prep, storage, and walk-in cooler areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths stored on sinks and prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed multi-use equipment stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all multi-use equipment off floor.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed pots too large to submerge inside 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative method to wash, rinse and sanitze large equipment.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excessive clutter and dirty dishes in dish washing area, unused articles and equipment stored in prep and basement areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water damaged surfaces in ceiling, damaged floor tiles, and missing cover around electrical outlets in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and m

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to properly hang mops to dry to prevent insect breeding.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed accumulated debris on floor along walls and corners in prep, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed mechanical ventilation not operable in washrooms. Instructed manager to repair mechancal ventilation in washrooms.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from report 2621491 on 7-29-25:10- observed no handwashing signage at handsinks in restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all handsinks. 37- observed bulk ingredients(flour) stored in large pots in the rear of the kitchen not labled with a common name. Instructed person in charge to label all ingredients and maintain. 38-observed rear exterior door not tight fitting on sides and bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair the door to be tight-fitting on all sides for the prevention of pest entry. 49- observed food debris and residue on interior of cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. 55-observed excessive build up and residue on floor and wall near three compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. Observed missing floor tile in mop closet. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain. 56-observed ventilation system above cooking equipment with no filters. Observed ventilation system covered in grease and dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov