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

Chicago, 60623 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 25, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed packaged flan not properly labeled with business name, address, ingredients, etc in display cooler. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged desserts.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 50 rat droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in corridor near rear door, in rear prep area under shelving units near walk-in cooler and front prep area along walls. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed dead roaches on floor and equipment in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove all dead roaches in all areas.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4" gap at bottom of front and rear door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

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.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed bowls used as dispensing utensils. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils with handle above food to prevent contamination.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed damaged door gaskets on coolers. Instructed manager to repair/replace cooler door gaskets.

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 openings along outlets in prep area. Instructed manager to repair 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.

Source: chicago.gov