Inspection
Chicago Inspection: LITO'S TAMALES — Fail
Chicago CDPH · July 27, 2026
Result: Fail
Type: Restaurant
Risk: High
Violations (13):
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES: Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during the time of inspection. must provide.
2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE: Noted facility did not provide a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate for employees working on site. informed that a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate m
3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING: Observed no written employee health policy on site. instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in ackno
4. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. instructed facility to provide a cleanup
5. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: Observed hand sink in prep area and employee restroom not stocked with hand soap. informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at hand sink in prep area and employee restrooms at all tim
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Address: 4242 W FULLERTON AVE
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