TAMALES DON MANOLO, INC.

Chicago Health Dept

4706 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

2 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
12
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 29
2026
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS OF BEEF IN TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED 8LBS OF BEEF AT COST OF $80. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED SLIDING TWO-DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F AND BELOW TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE FOR TCS FOODS. UNIT IS TAGGED AT THIS TIME BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF SLIDING TWO DOOR COOLER. OBSERVED GASKETS OF COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 25
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PROVIDED A BLANK COPY OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY TO MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILINGS TILE PANELS OVER THE GRILL/FRYER/HOOD VENT AREA IN THE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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