4242 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Northwest SideRequired before the city issues a business license.
Rat and mouse droppings found in utility closet; pest entry points left open at front door.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY FIVE RAT DROPPINGS AND FOUR MOUSE DROPPINGS IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN ENCLOSURE IN DINING AREA WITH NO LOCKED DOOR PREVENTING CONTAMINATION FROM PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR ON ICE MACHINE ENCLOSURE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PUBLIC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
Lito's Tamales has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 27, 2026.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.