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Top Rated Restaurants

  • GOOSE ISLAND BAR - T1, B4
  • DINICO'S PIZZA II
  • OUT ON FAITH LEARNING CENTER, INC.
  • FAVOR STEM ACADEMY DAYCARE CORP.
  • KENYATTA'S DAYCARE
  • 7 ELEVEN # 33727A
  • BRIDGEPORT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2
  • ALDI INC #64
  • THE EMILY HOTEL
  • BEYOND DAYCARE CENTER, INC
  • BEATRIX MARKET
  • IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER
  • PERSHING MAGNET SCHOOL
  • BRIGHT HORIZONS AT ILLINOIS MEDICAL DISTRICT
  • DURKIN PARK ANNEX
  • Polish Food Inc
  • STARBUCKS
  • LARA
  • SBARRO
  • JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS WRIGLEYVILLE
  • CHIFRESH KITCHEN
  • FAMOUS GRILL
  • CHCAGO FRENCH PRESS @ UCHICAGO
  • JOAN DACHS BAIS
  • JACKSON PARK HOSPITAL
  • HALF MOON EMPANADAS
  • Jones Academy High School
  • JOMON SUSHI
  • SWEETGREEN
  • UNCLE REMUS
  • ELI TEA BAR
  • KIDZ CREATIVE CORNER
  • HUDSON NEWS
  • ST. FRANCIS DE SALES HIGH SCHOOL
  • CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION FOUNDATION, INC
  • KONG DOG
  • BURGER KING #142
  • THE VEE
  • TAQUERIA VARITAS
  • OLA BARRA, COCINA & LOUNGE
  • SUBS & CHIPS FOOD MART
  • ESTEREO FULTON
  • MR ZEES #2
  • DR. EFFIE O. ELLIS YMCA HEAD START
  • TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
  • PARKER ELEMENTARY
  • DON'S HAMBURGERS, INC.
  • SUBWAY
  • BAR BAMBI LLC
  • INSPIRED MINDS DAYCARE LTD.,

Recently Inspected Restaurants

  • CHICAGO YOUTH CENTERS SIDNEY EPSTIEN YOUTH CENTER
  • INSPIRED MINDS DAYCARE LTD.,
  • MAYAS LITTLE SCHOOL
  • PATIO
  • CASA NOIR TACO BAR
  • WHALE FISH & CHICKEN
  • CELIS PIZZERIA BURGERS AND WINGS INC.
  • PRINCE STREET PIZZA
  • CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY OUTREACH
  • Jollibee
  • CAFE HAROLD'S
  • VINTAGE LOUNGE
  • MAMA'S AFRICAN KITCHEN RESTAURANT & BAR
  • EDELWEISS
  • AGED AND INFUSED
  • EL GUSTAZO BORICUA LLC
  • LAS TRES CAMPANITAS INC #2
  • LA MICHOACANA ICE CREAM
  • THE DUCK INN
  • LOS PRIMOS FRESH MARKET & TAQUERIA LLC
  • THE BBQ SHACK
  • KID'S ARK DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER
  • LAS BRISAS DEL MAR
  • SWEET MAPLE CAFE
  • NOONE KIDDIES
  • FOREST EDGE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
  • THE NEST BAR & EATERY
  • VICTORY CENTRE OF MICHIGAN AVENUE
  • WINSTON MANOR NURSING HOME
  • RHINE HALL

Nearby Restaurants in Lower West Side

  • DONALDS FAMOUS HOT DOGS - 2325 S WESTERN AVE (Score: 100)
  • DON'S HAMBURGERS, INC. - 1837 S WESTERN AVE (Score: 100)
  • BENITO JUAREZ COMMUNITY ACADEMY - 1450-1510 W CERMAK RD (Score: 100)
  • EL MEZQUITE INC. - 1756 W 18TH ST (Score: 99)
  • LA ESPERANZA RESTAURANT - 1864 S BLUE ISLAND AVE (Score: 99)
  • DOOM STREET EATS - 1125 W 19TH ST (Score: 99)
  • YVOLINA'S TAMALES+GROCERIES - 814 W 18TH ST (Score: 99)
  • KONA ICE OF NILES - 2300 S THROOP ST (Score: 99)
  • RUIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - 2410 S Leavitt (2200W) (Score: 98)
  • RUBI'S - 1316 W 18TH ST (Score: 98)
  • PALETERIA LOS MAGOS - 1700 W 19TH ST (Score: 97)
  • MR QUILES MEXICAN FOOD #2 - 2300 S THROOP ST (Score: 97)

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Similar CleanPlate Scores

  • LEFT COAST FOOD + JUICE - 2870-2878 N LINCOLN AVE (Score: 79)
  • EVERBROOK ACADEMY, LLC - 538 W DIVERSEY PKWY (Score: 79)
  • HEAT BAR & GRILL INCORP - 8022-8024 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE (Score: 79)
  • EL RINCONCITO SUBAMERICA EXPRESS #1 - 5422 W FULLERTON AVE (Score: 79)
  • SHARKS FISH TONY STEAK - 805 W 111TH ST (Score: 79)
  • P & R CAFE - 9501 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR (Score: 79)

Similar Catering Establishments

  • CHIFRESH KITCHEN - 400 E 71st ST (Score: 100)
  • JEWELL EVENTS CATERING - 1930-1932 W LAKE ST (Score: 99)
  • ENTERTAINING COMPANY - 1640 W WALNUT ST (Score: 98)
  • LEVY RESTAURANTS - 1060 W ADDISON ST (Score: 97)
  • BUTTER AND VINE - 7280 W DEVON AVE (Score: 94)
  • EXQUISITE CATERING CO. - 7261 S EXCHANGE AVE (Score: 93)
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CleanPlate Chicago - Restaurant Health Inspection Scores
CLEANPLATE SCORE
74
Inspection

Passed

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Passed latest inspection. Last inspected 7 months ago.

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THE TAMALE SPACESHIP

2296 S BLUE ISLAND AVE

CHICAGO, IL 60608

Lower West Side

Facility Details

Last Inspected

Dec 9, 2025

Next Inspection

Overdue by 29 days

Risk Category

Risk 1 (High)

Facility Type

Catering

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Recent Fails

  • 🛡️
    Patio
    “Rear exit door not completely rodent proofed”
    76/100·4 days ago
  • 🚰
    Enny'S Kitchen
    “Fresh water inlet unable to lock and is not tamper proof on the…”
    38/100·5 days ago
  • 🌡️
    Cafe Harold'S
    “Power on vehicle but found two door cooler at 99f”
    38/100·5 days ago
  • 🪳
    Mariano'S Fresh Market #8508
    “Approximately 50 to 75 live small flying insects in the following…”
    38/100·Loop·5 days ago
  • 🐀
    Mama'S African Kitchen Restaurant & Bar
    “Previous violation not corrected from report dated inspection…”
    41/100·Rogers Park·5 days ago
  • 🚰
    Chick-Fil-A Pullman
    “Water dripping from the right lower side of the ice machine in the…”
    41/100·Pullman·5 days ago

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