Manjar De Michoacan

5225 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Apr 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “all food employees have food handler training” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Manjar De Michoacan is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Apr 23, 2025

License

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT 58.0F AND 57.6F AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 55.6F. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TERMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR HANDWASHING SINKS AND FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 110.F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER CONTRACT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR/LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Manjar De Michoacan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Manjar De Michoacan on file is from Apr 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Manjar De Michoacan?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Manjar De Michoacan.

Has Manjar De Michoacan's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Manjar De Michoacan have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Manjar De Michoacan 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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