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Tamales Don Manolo, Inc.

June 29, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 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.
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 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.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 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.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 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.
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 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.
code 49
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

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