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MANJARES AL EXPRESS

2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60608

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637825

Location recorded for this inspection · MANJARES AL EXPRESS · 2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. BOARDS HAVE DARK SPOTS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEANING OF OUTER AREAS OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS OR CHANGE BULBS TO SHATTER PROOF BULBS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617372

Location recorded for this inspection · MANJARES AL EXPRESS · 2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE SINK IN THE BAR.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS STORED IN THE FRONT COOLER WAS NOT AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41°F OR LESS. HAM (48.4- 49.1F); CHICKEN FLAUTUS (46.4F); COOKED POTATOES (46.2F); CUT TOMATOES/ONIONS MIX (45.8F); CHICKEN BREAST (47.1F); FLAN (48.2F) AND EGGS (48.8F-49.6F). MANAGER DISCARDED OF TCS FOODS A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100.00. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41°F OR LESS. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE WAS AT 56F, MY STEM THERMOMETER WAS AT 55.5F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AND REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SCOOP AND STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR IN THE ICE HANDLES UP SO AS TO NOT TOUCH THE ICE WITH BARE HANDS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS WITH STAINS AND DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FAN COVERS, CONDUITS AND THE CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER BY THE REAR DOOR WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES EXIST IN THE FACILITY AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK HOT WATER PRESSURE IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE. -THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE AND ELBOW OF THE FAUCET IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. -THE HOT WATER KNOB LEAKS ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP/BAR/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUCKET AND STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER SHELVES, COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS/CEILING TILES WITH STAINS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593231

Location recorded for this inspection · MANJARES AL EXPRESS · 2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE REAR STOVE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE PIPES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE LIGHT AND LIGHT WIRES LOCATED ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577827

Location recorded for this inspection · MANJARES AL EXPRESS · 2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BOTH FILTER HOOD SYSTEMS ENCASED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565874

Location recorded for this inspection · MANJARES AL EXPRESS · 2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 OBSERVED STAINED AND MISPLACED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565363

Location recorded for this inspection · MANJARES AL EXPRESS · 2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT TORTILLAS WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOODS AND NEVER ALLOW FOOD HANDLERS TO HAVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, INSTEAD USE TONGS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLER ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED THE FACILITY HAS THE ICE MACHINE DRAIN TUBES DIRECTLY IN A PIPE IN THE WALL AND PROVIDES NO AIR GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR INSTALL A PROPER FLOOR DRAIN WITH A 6 INCH AIR GAP FOR THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 OBSERVED STAINED AND MISPLACED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2553260 DATED 3/22/22; 10 - 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 51 - 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE. 53 - 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553260

Location recorded for this inspection · MANJARES AL EXPRESS · 2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL DRY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A WALL LINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552861

Location recorded for this inspection · MANJARES AL EXPRESS · 2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RAW PORK) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT; ABOUT 5 LBS OF CHORIZO AT 52F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF NOPAL SALAD AT 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR THE ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS, OYSTERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR EACH MENU ITEM THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13 OBSERVED RAW FISH THAWING IN COLD STAGNET WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL DRY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF TORTILLA CHIPS WITHOUT A LID FOR PROTECTION OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER OVER THE CONTAINER OF TORTILLA CHIPS TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A WALL LINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497657

Location recorded for this inspection · MANJARES AL EXPRESS · 2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COFFEE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND CLEANSER AND DRYING PROVISIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREA, MIDDLE PREP, AND FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE ROOM DIM WITHOUT ENOUGH LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315525

Location recorded for this inspection · MANJARES AL EXPRESS · 2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED SHELL FISH TAGS ON PREMISES FOR THE OYSTERS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER RECORD ON THE TAG WHAT WAS THE DATE LAST SOLD, AND KEEP TAGS 90 DAYS, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR LAST VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312880

Location recorded for this inspection · MANJARES AL EXPRESS · 2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED SHELL FISH TAGS ON PREMISES FOR THE OYSTERS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER RECORD ON THE TAGS WHAT WAS THE DATE LAST SOLD, AND KEEP TAGS 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION # 60

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR LAST VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON THE FOLLOWING FROM REPORT #2285409 DATE 4/18/2019. #47 RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DISH AREA, #47 OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, #47 OBSERVED THE LID ON THE REAR LARGE BOX ON FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. #55 OBSERVED THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA CEILINGS WITH MANY WATER DAMAGED, SEVERAL MISSING #57 MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090., CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285409

Location recorded for this inspection · MANJARES AL EXPRESS · 2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO RPOVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF PREPARED FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING/DATE MARKING INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE/DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED AT FRONT BAR PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREAS ON COUNTERS, CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST. ALSO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM FRONT HOT HOLDING /STORAGE AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL REAR CUTING BOARDS STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE/MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LID ON THE REAR LARGE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TOP OR PROVIDE NEW COOLER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA CEILING WITH MANY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, SEVERAL MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED/MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES THE TWO EXPIRED IN 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID(NEW) CERTIFICATES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THE MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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