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MANOLO'S TAMALES #3

2455 S KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60623

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Inspection ID
2569399

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLO'S TAMALES #3 · 2455 S KEDZIE AVE

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

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Fail
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Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240971

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLO'S TAMALES #3 · 2455 S KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENUS ABOUT THE RISK OF UNDER COOKED AND RAW FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN A BOX OF LIGHT BULBS BEHIND FRON GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON DOOR FRAME IN MIDDLE PREP AREA BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND ALONG ELECTRICAL PIPES & FLOOR NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLES,MOTOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN 1ST REAR PREP AREA.REAR PREP AREA -ON WALL BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO.APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,ON LOWER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF DISH RACK IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA.1ST. REAR PREP AREA-ON PALLETS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,UNDER CRATES.MIDDLE PREP AREA-ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ALL CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PAPER AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.REAR PREP AREA-ON FOOD STORAGE TABLES,ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND ALONG WALL BASES.APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/30/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID AND DOOR GASKET ON REAR CHEST FREEZER,DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM STOVE AND PREP TABLES

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ONE- EYE STOVE,STOVE,PREP TABLES

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (CRATES)FROM REAR YARD AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ADD AN ENCLOSED ATTACHED WALL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND REMOVE CURTAIN IN 1ST. REAR PREP AREA ADJACENT TO DINING AREA

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
29
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240883

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLO'S TAMALES #3 · 2455 S KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.EMPLOYEE HAD TO GO PURCHASE SOAP FROM STORE,SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.COS.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 19

    PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER REHEATING OF COOKED FOODS FROM 11/29/18 INSIDE OF TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED RICE 122.9F AND 5LBS. COOKED BEANS 148.5F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON REHEATING COOKED FOODS TO 165.0F AND HOLD AT 135.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.10LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 20

    PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED FOODS DATED 11/29/18 STORED INSIDE OF VARIOUS COOLERS SUCH AS 9LBS. COOKED STEAK 72.9F,1LBS. 5- 5 GALLON BUCKETS OF SALSA RANGING FROM 55.4F,59.0F,54.9F,73.6F,83.1F. AND 4- 5 GALLON BUCKETS OF MOLE RANGING FROM 57.2F,77.2F,73.6F,81.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON COOLING PROCESS OF 135.0F-70.0F IN 2 HOURS AND 70.0F-41.0F IN 4 HOURS . USING SHALLOW PANS.APPX.45 GALLONS $720.(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 1LB. DICED TOMATOES AT 45.9F INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER DATED 11/29/18.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 1LB.$.50.(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENUS ABOUT THE RISK OF UNDER COOKED AND RAW FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN A BOX OF LIGHT BULBS BEHIND FRON GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON DOOR FRAME IN MIDDLE PREP AREA BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND ALONG ELECTRICAL PIPES & FLOOR NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLES,MOTOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN 1ST REAR PREP AREA.REAR PREP AREA -ON WALL BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO.APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,ON LOWER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF DISH RACK IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA.1ST. REAR PREP AREA-ON PALLETS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,UNDER CRATES.MIDDLE PREP AREA-ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ALL CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PAPER AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.REAR PREP AREA-ON FOOD STORAGE TABLES,ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND ALONG WALL BASES.APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/30/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID AND DOOR GASKET ON REAR CHEST FREEZER,DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM STOVE AND PREP TABLES.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT.MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ONE- EYE STOVE,STOVE,PREP TABLES.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE DURING PEAK DEMANDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS/DISH WASHING AREAS (63.7F,68.0F,62.2F,66.1F,65.8F),MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM (63.2F-64.1F).BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS (66.7F-65.9F).MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT 10:30 A.M.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.OBSERVED WATER AND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING ON TO FLOOR IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND TURNED ON AT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL 3- COMP SINK ON PREMISES TO WASH DISHES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ADD AN ENCLOSED ATTACHED WALL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND REMOVE CURTAIN IN 1ST. REAR PREP AREA ADJACENT TO DINING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (CRATES)FROM REAR YARD AND MAINTAIN AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181559

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLO'S TAMALES #3 · 2455 S KEDZIE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT ALL SINKS .MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.HOT RUNNING WATER HAS NOW BEEN RESTORED AT THIS TIME THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2177153 6/11/18 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL AN APPX "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS,REAR DOOR.DOORS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME#24- STILL OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN OVER FLOWING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING ALL OVER THE FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN TO FLOW PROPERLY.FLOOR DRAIN HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON CHEST FREEZERS,STRING FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER & 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLE,RUST FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF CHEST FREEZER AND PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT VENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK GREASE TRAP AND PEELING PAINT IN SAME AREA MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,MISSING WALL BASES AND LOOSE WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING DOOR TRIM AROUND REAR PREP DOOR,MISSING WINDOW SCREEN IN REAR AREA .MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALL IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD ON WALL IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL 2- HAND SINKS IN BOTH REAR PREP AREAS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTIAN.MUST REMOVE ICE MACHINE DRIANLINE FROM MOPSINK BASIN.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR DRAINLINE IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2177153

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLO'S TAMALES #3 · 2455 S KEDZIE AVE

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: OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE SCREWED TIGHTLY NOT ABLE TO OPEN AND GET HOT RUNNING WATER TO FLOW AND NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.HOT WATER FAUCET IS NOW REPAIRED AND SOAP IS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT WINDOW SILLS,PIPE ON FLOOR NEAR SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA,REAR FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED PREP TABLE NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER AND POISON,HOT WATER TANK THAT IS LOCATED IN ABANDON AUTO SUPPLY STORE.ALSO APPX "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS,REAR DOOR.APPX.8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN FRONT DISH WASHING,WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/11/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN OVER FLOWING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING ALL OVER THE FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN TO FLOW PROPERLY.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS POSTED TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED BY THE INSPECTOR AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON CHEST FREEZERS,STRING FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER & 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLE,RUST FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF CHEST FREEZER AND PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT VENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK GREASE TRAP AND PEELING PAINT IN SAME AREA MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,MISSING WALL BASES AND LOOSE WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING DOOR TRIM AROUND REAR PREP DOOR,MISSING WINDOW SCREEN IN REAR AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALL IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD ON WALL IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL 2- HAND SINKS IN BOTH REAR PREP AREAS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTIAN.MUST REMOVE ICE MACHINE DRIANLINE FROM MOPSINK BASIN.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR DRAINLINE IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064240

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLO'S TAMALES #3 · 2455 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER, NOT BETWEEN TWO PREP COOLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. TOPS ARE BROKEN WITH RUBBER GASKETS AND INSULATION SHOWING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTH HOOD VENTILATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, AND FRONT STORAGE COUNTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976429

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLO'S TAMALES #3 · 2455 S KEDZIE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS TAMALES AND BEANS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON ONE OF CHEST FREEEZERS AND REPAIR THE LID COVER ,WHICH IS IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACELID COVER AND GASKET

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIOMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS INSIDE PREMISES

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770460

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLO'S TAMALES #3 · 2455 S KEDZIE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(TACOS, TAMALES). SERIOUS VIOLATION 738-012(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY INTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS IN REAR FOOD AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: PROPERLY ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FRONT DOOD PREP AREA

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WORKING AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFIATION CLASS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763961

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLO'S TAMALES #3 · 2455 S KEDZIE AVE

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 FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD(TORTILLAS) WITH BARE HANDS DURING INVESTIGATION. WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS UTENSILS, GLOVES, OR TISSUE PAPER MUST BE USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38 -010(A).

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED(TAMALES, TACOS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY INTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS IN REAR FOOD AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: PROPERLY ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FRONT DOOD PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP SINK, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WORKING AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFIATION CLASS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591647

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLO'S TAMALES #3 · 2455 S KEDZIE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, WASHBOWLS OR AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS. AT THE START OF THE INSPECTION WATER TEMPERATURES WERE BETWEEN 71.2F-80.4F. HOT WATER WAS RESTORE BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION DUE TO BOILER BEING TURNED BACK ON BY THE OWNER OF THE BUILDING. 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS SHOULD MAINTAIN AT LEAST 110F FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF UTENSILS AND HAND SINKS SHOULD MAINTAIN AT LEAST 85F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE OR A CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN, BEEF) IS BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SOLD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVEDB A LEAK AT THE CONDENSOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME STOCK (SODA) STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED IN MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WOMEN EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532963

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLO'S TAMALES #3 · 2455 S KEDZIE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES AT DIFFERENT TIMES DURING MY INSPECTION WASHING DISHES AND UTENSILS WITHOUT PROPERLY SETTING UP THE SINK AND NOT USING SANITIZER IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED BOTH OF THEM HOW TO PROPERLY SET UP THE SINK AS WELL AS THE MANAGER AND OWNER WHO ARRIVED AFTER MY INSPECTION BEGAN. SINK(S) MUST BE SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AND CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING OF COOKED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; LABEL COOKED FOODS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA; MUST REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT. (UNIT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYER INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF STOVE, INTERIORS OF FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA; CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ON VENTS AND INTERIOR OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ONE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR FIXTURE IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR EACH THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP. USING PLASTIC WRAP AFTER INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES ON PROPER SET UP. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE MOP SINK FAUCET NECK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAKS. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FIRST FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; RESTORE RUNNING WATER TO THIS FAUCET. A SPRAYER IS ATTACHED TO THE MIDDLE FAUCET AT THIS SINK WHICH REACHES THE FIRST COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY FILL IT WITH WATER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET IN FRONT PREP AREA; REMOVE WASTE WATER FROM BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE AND STORE WET MOPS PROPERLY TO DRY.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INFO GIVEN AND EXPLAINED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497956

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLO'S TAMALES #3 · 2455 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COOKED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1480341

Location recorded for this inspection · MANOLO'S TAMALES #3 · 2455 S KEDZIE AVE

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: POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANLDER, OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE EATING DOUGHNUT AND DRINKING COFFEE WHILE PREPARING TAMALES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD MGR ON EATING AND DRINKING IN DESIGNATED DINING AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED (OVER 40) ON FLOOR IN CORNERS, BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND BY COMPUTER IN REAR. FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COOKED FOOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LID HINGES MISSING FOR REAR CHEST FREEZER. REPAIR SAME. ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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