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Tacos Y Tamales El Pollo.

Restaurant

4014 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Far South Side

Jan 22, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Inspector found over 50 rat droppings scattered throughout dry storage area.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Over 50 rat droppings observed on floors and in corners of rear dry storage area; exterminator service ordered.
  • Food items stored directly on floors in prep, storage, and walk-in cooler areas instead of elevated.
  • Soiled wiping cloths left on sinks and prep tables rather than stored in sanitizing solution.
  • Large cooking pots too big to fit in 3-compartment sink with no alternative washing method provided.

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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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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Inspection History

Tacos Y Tamales El Pollo. has had 15 inspections in the last 5 years with a 47% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 18, 2026.

Aug 18, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Aug 13, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 4, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

12 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 27, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

16 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 20, 2026Fail

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

12 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 2, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

10 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 25, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

12 violations
Jan 29, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 22, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

12 violations
Jul 29, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

8 violations
May 19, 2025Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

10 violations
Apr 4, 2024Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Jun 13, 2023Conditional

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Dec 8, 2022Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Nov 28, 2022Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations