Mana Food Bar

1742 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Mana Food Bar appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2015. Mana Food Bar was last inspected on Aug 29, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 29, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 29, 2017

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL. REPLACE THE LOOSE CAULK ALONG THE VENTILATION HOOD AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Jun 22, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: spillage inside the ovens in the kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: No end caps provided at light shield at dish machine area, also cracked light shield by the ice machine. Instructed to provide end caps and replace broken light shield.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: No stoppers provided at three compartment sink at front bar. Instructed to provide.

Mar 19, 2015

License

1 minor violation.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: BATHROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Feb 10, 2015

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mana Food Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mana Food Bar on file is from Aug 29, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mana Food Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mana Food Bar.

Has Mana Food Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mana Food Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mana Food Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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