TEPALCATES RESTAURANT COMPANY
2326 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL, 60618
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 22, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (5)
- 36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT IN SITTING AREA. MUST CELAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILETRS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.