MANCHAMANTELES RESTAURANT

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2563691 ON 9/14/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, BEHIND THE MAIN BAR, AND IN THE STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48.4F, BEEF AT 49.1F, CHICKEN AT 47.8F, SALSA AT 49F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 44.1F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F INSIDE OF THE UNIT. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AT SALSAS AND RAW MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, ON THE GROUND BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, BEHIND THE MAIN BAR, AND IN THE STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EITHER OF THE 3 WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 6-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MISSING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 6-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA AND AROUND REAR EXIT DOORS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UPON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR, WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MISSING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVES OF 2 GLASS DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANTIZE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON SMALL FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN ALL.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVER OR LID FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS RESTROOM NEAR PATIO.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER CLOSET WITH BROOMS, MOPS, ETC. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL BROOM AND MOPS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL LIGHT INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR LIGHTS IN HOOD OVER FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR MONITORING THERMOMETERS IN COOLER, AND FOR PROPER CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT COOKING AREA. FOUND CHORIZO @ 51.09F; BEEF @ 57.5F; BEEF @ 56.6F; HAM @ 53.4F; CHEESE @ 54.1F; AND PORK @ 53.2F. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PIC ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN FRONT COOKING AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE @ 50.2F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F IN ALL REFRIGERATION AT ALL TIMES. ALL DENATURED TCS FOODS DISCARDED AND COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVES OF 2 GLASS DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANTIZE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON SMALL FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN ALL.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVER OR LID FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS RESTROOM NEAR PATIO.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER CLOSET WITH BROOMS, MOPS, ETC. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL BROOM AND MOPS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL LIGHT INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR LIGHTS IN HOOD OVER FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR MONITORING THERMOMETERS IN COOLER, AND FOR PROPER CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (TACOS AND BURRITOS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TAKE A BURRITO OFF OF THE GRILL WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND A SPATULA AND WRAP IT UP WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. THE FOOD WAS DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE TEMPORARY BAR SET UP IN THE NORTH BANQUET ROOM. THE BAR IN THIS AREA IS USED FOR MIXED DRINKS, CUT FRUIT AND SERVING CHIPS AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE SERVING DRINKS AND FOOD FROM THE BAR AREA UNTIL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK HAS BEEN INSTALLED AND INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS IN THE MIDDLE SECTION OF THE RESTAURANT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE TEMPORARY BAR SET UP IN THE NORTH BANQUET ROOM. THE BAR IN THIS AREA IS USED FOR MIXED DRINKS, CUT FRUIT AND SERVING CHIPS AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE SERVING DRINKS AND FOOD FROM THE BAR AREA UNTIL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK HAS BEEN INSTALLED AND INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS IN THE MIDDLE SECTION OF THE RESTAURANT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2371023 ON 5/22/20 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11(A) THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/22/20 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ADJACENT TO THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AND THE DISH WASHING AREAS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH SINKS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE SO THAT 100 PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL. OBSERVED TAMALES AT 54.7F, CHICKEN AT 50.9F, AND BEEF AT 54.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $25. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AFTER THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL EXPIRED FOODS SUCH AS GROUND BEEF AND SALSA RANCHERO. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 6 DRAWER PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS TAMALES AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE 6 DRAWER PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND THEN PLACED IN THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES. CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE SCALE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS IN THE MIDDLE SECTION OF THE RESTAURANT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.