SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MANO MODERN CAFE.

YOUR CALL. 57/100

851 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 30, 2026 · passed with conditions

2 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 30
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE PREPARED/HANDLED, SERVED AND STORED. THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:15AM. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING OPERATING HOURS WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED/HANDLED, SERVED AND STORED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS/EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT TIGHTLY-FITTED CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE GRILL/FRYER AREA, IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL MENTIONED AREAS.

APR 8
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED CUSTOMER WITH PET DOG INSIDE FACILITY. LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE PREMISES OF ANY RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST IN COMMON AREA OF BASEMENT. FREEZER CHEST HAS NO LOCKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE FREEZER CHEST TO SECURE AREA OR PLACE LOCKS ON FREEZER CHEST TO PREVENT FOOD TAMPERING.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN STORED WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FACING UPWARD OR OUTSIDE ICE BIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WRAPPED IN ALUMINUM FOIL IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON VARIOUS WALLS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

MAY 30
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 23
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA TO ALLOW FOR CONVENIENT USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RICE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 119 AND SAUSAGE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 130 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT-HOLDING FOOD IS HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND OF RICE AND 2 POUNDS OF SAUSAGE ($25), PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #22

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 GALLON OF MILK, 10 POUNDS OF SOY CHORIZO, AND 8 POUNDS OF TOFU ( $120). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 52 F AND 56 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 17
2023
PASSED
0 violations

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