OCT 8
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MANOLOS TAMALES 4.
BEAT. 30/100
6641 S CICERO AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 8, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed an inspection 2 years ago. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Aug 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TAMALES IN POT SITTING ON MILK CRATES AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 120.2F. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $121 VALUE . PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CHICKEN AND PORK IMPROPERLY THAWING ON PREP TABLE. INFORMED PIC OF PROPER THAWING METHODS . MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT IN USE AND ORGANIZE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
JUN 212024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITIATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS(CHICKEN, BEANS) ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF CHICKEN IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 54.7F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD-HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 42F OR BELOW. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2LBS OF FOOD AT $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON TWO-DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND RESIDUE UNDER DRY STORAGE CLOSET SHELVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 202024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 20
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILD OF DEBRIS IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 92024FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2024
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (PORK, CHICKEN, BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN BIN BELOW. (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO COVER BOTTOM OF 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD OF DEBRIS IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 32023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (TAMALES 133F, BEANS 163.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN HOME DEPOT BUCKETS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES AND TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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MAY 122022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. PORK, CHICKEN, BEEF ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES HEAVILY SOILED. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SHELVES SO AS TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE, 88.0F-89.0 AT ALL SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100-120F AT HANDWASH SINKS AND MINIMUM OF 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE 60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 9/30/21 REPORT 2532134 NOT CORRECTED 2-102.13: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
SEP 302021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 30
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. PORK, CHICKEN, BEEF ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL LARGE BULK CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 21, 2020 REPORT #2386365 #57 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
AUG 212020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 21
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFCATION
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