LAS MANANITAS INC.
3523 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
10 of 17 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 22025PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE MENS AND WOMENS BATHROOM HAND SINKS WITHOUT A HAND WASHING SIGN INDICATING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT BOTH HAND SINKS.
OBSERVED STANDING TWO (2) DOOR FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, AND FULLY TURNED OFF. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND MANAGER STATED THEY ARE AWAITING A PART TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. STANDING TWO (2) DOOR FREEZER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FREEZER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES AND PIECES OF EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR AND BELOW SHELVES IN THE LOCKED DRY STORAGE LOCKER BEHIND THE FENCE IN THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE PREP/STORAGE AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN PREP AREA TO BE WITHOUT A COVERED TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE TWO DEEP FRYERS AND BELOW THE OVEN IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH AN INCH OF GREASE AS WELL AS VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS SPILLED ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER BEHIND THE SMALL HALF DOOR TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND SPILLED GRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND DOOR IN THE BASEMENT NW CORNER.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO NOT HAVE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED LIGHTS OR LIGHTS WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MANAGERS WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
JUL 162024FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
MAR 102023PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FRONT WHITE PANEL AT ICE BIN WITH PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA IS LEAKING THRU THE VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA REPAIR/REPLACE
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AND BAR AREA. REMOVE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE,AND WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT..MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR TRASH CANS IN WOMEN'S SMALL STALL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BURNED LIGHT BULBS AT REAR AREA STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER.REPLACE
JUL 302021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NOTED SOME WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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OCT 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY 3-101.11 DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005
NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELING FOR TCS READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USE BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING EGGS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU FOR CUSTOMERS. NEEDS TO INCLUDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ALONG WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO EACH ITEM THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES IN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR TRASH CANS IN WOMEN'S AND UNISEX BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING FANS AND CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA AS WELL AS STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
MAY 252018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT MAIN KITCHEN BY REACH IN COOLERS WITH RAW WOOD. MUST PAINT ALL RAW WOOD.
FOUND NO WALLS AND CEILING AT BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, BAG IN A BOX SODA RACKS AT BASEMENT. MUST STORE ALL FOOD INCLUDING LIQUOR AT STORAGE AREAS WITH FINISHED WALLS AND CEILING.
AUG 302017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT NORTH SIDE OF KITCHEN AND AT BAR.MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHIE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 172016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
SLIGHT WATER DRAINING ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST HAVE FLOOR DRAIN CLEANED SO ALL WATER DRAINS FREELY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NEED DETAILED CLEANING. INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS MUST BE REPLACED.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE. INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE STRONGER LIGHTING.
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SUPPORTED WITH PLASTIC WRAPPING. MUST PROVIDE A METAL BRACKET. LEAKING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR.
SEP 42015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FOUND PIECES OF WOOD AND BRIGS HOLDING EQUIPMENTS(REACH-IN COOLERS AND OTHER ITEMS)SURFACE IS POROUS UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
GREASE INSIDE THE CABINETS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND UNDER UNUSED EQUIPMENT BY THE WASHER AND DRYER
BROKEN WALL METAL SHEET BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BOTTOM PART BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.METAL SHEET AT SOUTH WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
MAY 202014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COLD PLATE AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND INSIDE CUSTUMERS WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
MAY 142013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN.
DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA AND HAND WASH SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN FIRST FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 22011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR CARPET IN DINING AREA(NORTH SIDE)EXTREMELY DIRTY AND STAINED INSTRUCTED TO SHAMPOO OR REPLACE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
SEP 152010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT THE WIRE RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES ESPECIALLY IN THE CORNERS OF THE PREP AREA. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE PREP AREA.
REPAIR THE TOILET HANDLE IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.
SEP 142010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED RED AND BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 AFTER UNIT HAS BEEN CLEANED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT THE WIRE RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES ESPECIALLY IN THE CORNERS OF THE PREP AREA. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE PREP AREA.
REPAIR THE TOILET HANDLE IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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