4242 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Northwest SideA follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.
Gaps at door entrances and unsecured openings created pest access risks throughout the facility.
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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6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON WESTSIDE AND BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
4-101.19: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF UNUSED WALKIN COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BACKYARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHEVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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 โ A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass Re-Inspection โ A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass โ A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass โ A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
License Re-Inspection โ A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.
License โ Required before the city issues a business license.
License โ Required before the city issues a business license.