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MANOLOS TAMALES, INC. #2

4706 W 63RD ST · Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MANOLOS TAMALES, INC. #2 on .

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Out of Business
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0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600251

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLOS TAMALES, INC. #2 · 4706 W 63RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584459

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLOS TAMALES, INC. #2 · 4706 W 63RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583883

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLOS TAMALES, INC. #2 · 4706 W 63RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEEF TACOS, CHICKEN TORTAS, EGGS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS THE FACILITY MAY RECEIVE DURING DELIVERIES (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, EGGS, ETC.). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2568325 ON 12/12/2022 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 47 -MILK CRATES THROUGH OUT PREMISES BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT THAT IS FOOD GRADE AND SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568325

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLOS TAMALES, INC. #2 · 4706 W 63RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MILK CRATES THROUGH OUT PREMISES BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT THAT IS FOOD GRADE AND SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANAB

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.11(B) NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, 69.0F THROUGHT OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION, 100F AT HANDWASH SINKS AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567827

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLOS TAMALES, INC. #2 · 4706 W 63RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED WITH EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: BEAN 60.1F, RICE 58.0F, STEAK 54.0F, CHICKEN 48.9F, PORK 55.5F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX. 50LBS $300 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005. ALL COLD FOODS TO BE AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: TCS REFRIGERATED FOOD IN COOLER PAST THE USE BY DATE: CHICKEN TINGA DATE MARKED 11/18. THE FOLLOWING NOT DATE MARKED IN COOLER: STEAK, PORK, RICE, BEANS, AND SALSA. ALL ABOVE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of seven (7) days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION. APPROX 50LBS $100 VALUE.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED. DOOR FRAME IN DISREPAIR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GAP AROUND DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUST ON EXTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MILK CRATES THROUGH OUT PREMISES BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT THAT IS FOOD GRADE AND SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT 1ST BASIN IN DISREPAIR, FAUCET HANDLES STRIPPED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEE 60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11/18/21 REPORT 2537870 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED TO REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 49 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CLEAN FRYERS, GRILL TOP ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 53 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CAN IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING TILES AND COVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 57 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537870

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLOS TAMALES, INC. #2 · 4706 W 63RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN AND EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: REPEAT-FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED TO REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CLEAN FRYERS, GRILL TOP ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CAN IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING TILES AND COVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463566

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLOS TAMALES, INC. #2 · 4706 W 63RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: REPEAT-FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSSERVED NO CHEMICAL ( CHLORINE) SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005 MANAGER HAD CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED AT END OF INSPECTION BY EMPLOYEE-COS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMILATED DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN /MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285240

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLOS TAMALES, INC. #2 · 4706 W 63RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PIC ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, BEANS, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND WILL BE HELD FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS ON SITE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND WIPING CLOTH NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMILATED DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET AND CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN IDPH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES NEED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098321

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLOS TAMALES, INC. #2 · 4706 W 63RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2089000

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLOS TAMALES, INC. #2 · 4706 W 63RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 5LBS. BAGS OF CUT BEEF PREVIOUS FROZEN SITTING IN A BUS PAN ON THE REAR TABLE PLACED BY THE 3RD.SHIFT, NOW AT INPROPER TEMPERATURE. THE BEEF TEMPERATURE WAS 57.3*F, AND 55.4*F AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DENATURE, AND DISPOSE OF 10LBS. BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1951197, DATE 8/26/2016. #32 CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.#33 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. #34 FLOORS BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING.MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CARDBOARD COVERED IN FOIL BEHIND THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM COOKING AREA, AND CARDBOARD FROM INSIDE FREEZER. OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISH ROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON SIDE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN 100PPM OF CHLORING SANITIZER.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1951197

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLOS TAMALES, INC. #2 · 4706 W 63RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROOF OF CERTIFACTE ON SITE AT TIME OF RINSPECTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER HAS LETTER DATED 10-17-15 SAYING SHES ENROLLED IN CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO MUST CLEAN REMOVE ALL FOODS SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER ABOVE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950657

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLOS TAMALES, INC. #2 · 4706 W 63RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT FRONT ORDER AREA TAKING MONEY, FILLING FOOD ORDERS AND DRINKING A BEVERAGE. ALL OF THIS TASKS BEING DONE WITH NO HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE STOP WASH HANDS AND WASH HANDS AFTER TAKING MONEY BEFORE SERVING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER STATES PLUMBING PROBLEM OCCURRED THE NIGHT BEFORE AND WATER WAS TURNED OFF. WATER COULD NOT BE TURNED BACK ON UNTIL STORE NEXT DOOR OPENED AT 10:00 AM TO ALLOW ACCESS TO VALVE. PREMISES HAS WORKED OVER 12 HOURS AND INTO INSPECTION WITH NO HOT WATER. HOT WATER IS NOW ON AND AVAILABLE. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT AND REAR DOORS OPEN ALLOWING HOUSE FLIES TO ENTER. OBERSERVED 8-10 FLIES INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE DOORS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO REMOVE ALL FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING, SERVING AND HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDEGGSOUS FOODS. IE...TAMALES, TACOS, EGGS ETC.. MANAGER HAS LETTER POSTED REGARDING SANITATION CLASS DATED 10-17-15 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: FOUND GOOD COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED 11-17-15 POSTED NOT CURRENT NON COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED 1-22-16. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO MUST CLEAN REMOVE ALL FOODS SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER ABOVE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60629

262 of 330 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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