O-Manny Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, O-Manny Mexican Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “all food employees have food handler training”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED AT SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA (ADJACENT TO WALK-IN COOLER) NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED IN THE REAR AREA UTILITY/MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK TO PREVENT BACKFLOW OF SOILED WATER INTO PLUMBING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 24, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR WALK-IN COOLER AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F. NOTED NO TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE SAID WALK-IN COOLER. COOLER WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Feb 9, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2521774 DATED:06/22/2021 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS ON WALL NEAR THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Jun 22, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 14, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. (DISHMACHINE IS NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41,0F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS: REFRIED BEANS AT 48.7F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.9F, GREEN SALSA AT 48.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $25.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH LID/COVER INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 30, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED SAUCE AND PREPARED, SHREDDED, READY TO EAT LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED ALL RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS SUCH AS EGGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, PROTECTED FROM PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS SUCH AS RICE PUDDING IN THE FRONT COOLER AND COOKED STUFFED PEPPERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS. OTHER PREPARED FOODS, COOKED CHICKEN AND CHORIZO WITH PREPARED DATES ONLY. REVIEWED THAT ALL PREPARED TCS, READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO CHECK HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN POTS, PANS OR UTENSILS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD CABINET UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEAL, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 10, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 20, 2018
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANLDER EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was O-Manny Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O-Manny Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O-Manny Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at O-Manny Mexican Restaurant.
Has O-Manny Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at O-Manny Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at O-Manny Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is O-Manny Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, O-Manny Mexican Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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