PASS
Risk 1 (High)
TAMALES MI CHULA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 16, 2025
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #2943463
2
Total Violations
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CORN HUSKS FOR TAMALES IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING (FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC BAGS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR KITCHEN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CORN HUSKS AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CORN HUSKS FOR TAMALES IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING (FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC BAGS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR KITCHEN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CORN HUSKS AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection