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Manolos Tamales, Inc. #1

October 26, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK, MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOOD IS PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED (TAMALES). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN. • FOUND 50+ MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND ON FLOOR OF WATER HEATER ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a), CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND RUSTY PREP CART IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
code 47
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR UNISEX RESTROOM WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND BROKEN LID ON ONE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST REPLACE LID TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • FOUND BROKEN WALL BASES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM, AND UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND BROKEN FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE. • MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY. • FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, FRONT CLOSET, AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING AT REAR VENT HOOD, MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: Observed no proof allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 22, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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