PASS
Risk 1 (High)
RESTAURANTE Y TAMALERIA LA BENDICION #2 INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
RESTAURANTE Y TAMALERIA LA BENDICION #2 INC.
(AKA: RESTAURANTE Y TAMALERIA LA BENDICION #2 INC)
5322 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO 60639
Restaurant
September 23, 2026
Canvass
License #2966388
3
Total Violations
1
Major
2
Minor
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on September 23, 2026. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #43
MINOR
Violation Details
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE TONGS BEING STORED HANGING ON MILK CRATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
Why This Matters
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
Food Code Requirement
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Specific Requirements
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.12
Violation #43
MINOR
Violation Details
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE TONGS BEING STORED HANGING ON MILK CRATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
Why This Matters
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
Food Code Requirement
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Specific Requirements
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.12
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection