Mancinas Inc. — Gordillas
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Mancinas Inc. — Gordillas, the earliest from 2020. The most recent report on file is from Oct 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED GRAY WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RAN IN THE HANDSINK AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DISH AREA HAND SINK TO BE INOPERABLE AND FRONT PREP HANDSINK TO BE SHUT OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN HANDSINKS TO BE ACCESSIBLE WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT FULLY HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Dec 16, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR CLEAR CONTAINERS IN REAR UNDER LARGE CUTTING BOARD STATION WITH BLUE LOCKING TABS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. NO COMMON NAME DISPLAYED ON ANY OF THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME AND TO OBTAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS ONLY FOR STORING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER UNIT WHERE THE OIL IS DRAINED AND FILTERED WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRAYER OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A LEAK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Nov 6, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 30, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE COLD UNIT: GREEN SALSA 52.5F, RED SALSA 53.2F, AND GRILLD ONIONS 55.8F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE COLD HOLD UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, AT 48.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO CONTACT CDPH WHEN UNIT REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW, AND TO REQUEST REINSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Dec 6, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 29, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RAN IN HANDSINK AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DISH AREA HAND SINK TO BE INACCESSIBLE AND FRONT PREP HANDSINK TO BE SHUT OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN HANDSINKS TO BE ACCESSIBLE WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT REAR DISH HANDWASHING SINK AND IN UNISEX RESTROOM AT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER 5-205.11 SEE ABOVE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH OUT FOODSERVICE TRAINING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-SINK STOPPERS WITH HANDLES IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF HANDSINK IN MIDDLE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN MIDDLE DRY STORAGE PREP AREAS IN ALL CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Mar 6, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 27, 2020
License
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL THE ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT ARE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT OF THE FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mancinas Inc. — Gordillas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mancinas Inc. — Gordillas on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mancinas Inc. — Gordillas?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mancinas Inc. — Gordillas.
Has Mancinas Inc. — Gordillas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mancinas Inc. — Gordillas have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mancinas Inc. — Gordillas 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 Mancinas Inc. — Gordillas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mancinas Inc. — Gordillas is inspected around two times per year on average.
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