Tacos Y Tamales El Pollo. failed a health inspection

Tacos Y Tamales El Pollo.

Restaurant

4014 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Far South Side

Jul 27, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Dead rodents and roaches found throughout facility; over 60 rat droppings discovered in coolers and prep areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

Dead roaches on floors and equipment in prep area; dead mouse in basement; 8 live roaches crawling on surfaces including freezer and dining area.
Over 60 rat droppings found in cooler compartments, prep tables, crawl spaces, storage areas, basement, and along walls throughout facility.
Raw sewage observed on basement floor with two large containers of sewage present.
Uncovered bulk containers, unlabeled food containers, unsealed door gaps allowing pest entry, and food handlers not wearing hair restraints.

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:

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND MICE IN ALL AREAS.

Violation code #59 — PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector's Notes:

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2639883 ON 7-20-26:38-: OBSERVED OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA, ON FLOOR INSIDE CRAWL SPACE UNDER ELEVATED FLOORING, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT UNDER UNUSED EQUIPMENT, NEAR WATER HEATER, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT AREAS. OBSERVED 8 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR, WALL AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA, AND ON WALL AND FLOOR IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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