Canvass
Oct 14, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Tios Tamales & Catering
1734 W 35th St
Last inspected Oct 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was Tios Tamales & Catering last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 14, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Out of Business”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 8 inspections on record, from Dec 11, 2023 to Oct 14, 2026.
- Has Tios Tamales & Catering ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 11, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 25, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s Notes
Large spoons kept in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep according to health code.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
Unable to locate the back flow prevention device for the ice maker, instructed to install in easy to spot area.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 11, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED UTILITY ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT CONTAINING UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT TO PROPERLY ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 1, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Sep 12, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 12, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Aug 16, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 16, 2024 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Dec 12, 2023
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 12, 2023 · Original Source
License
Dec 11, 2023
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
SMALL ICE MACHINE ON PREMISES IS NOT CONNECTED TO A WATER LINE AND DOES NOT HAVE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IF MACHINE WILL BE USED.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s Notes
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PRMISES AS REQUIRED AND/OR NO SIGNED CONTRACT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 11, 2023 · Original Source