4014 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Far South SideA follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Dead and live rodents and roaches found throughout facility; previous pest infestation not corrected.
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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6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON WALLS BEHIND SIGNAGE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER CHAIRS ALONG WEST WALL IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND MICE IN ALL AREAS.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2639883 ON 7-20-26:38-: OBSERVED OVER 30 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, 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 OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED 12 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR, WALL AND REACH-IN FREEZER, INSIDE DOOR SEAMS AND GASKETS OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA, ON PREP TABLES AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT SHELVING, 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
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.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.