Mannys Coffee Shop

1141 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60607
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Mannys Coffee Shop has been inspected 10 times since 2010. Mannys Coffee Shop was last inspected on Jan 7, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 7, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Mannys Coffee Shop on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FRONT DELI COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE, AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED. DO NOT STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN THIS UNIT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED TO HOLD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND THE CDPH HAS BEEN CONTACTED TO REINSPECT THE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE PORTIONS OF COOKED BEEF IN DEEP METAL PAN IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT 50 F. THE BEEF WAS DATE MARKED FROM YESTERDAY. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 30 LBS/$100 OF PRODUCT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION: OBSERVED FOOD PREP TABLES UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE FOOD PREP TABLES AWAY FROM EXPOSED SEWER LINES. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE: OBSERVED TRAY OF RAW BACON STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED TRAY OF CINNAMON ROLLS IN THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE LETTUCE IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW FISH STORED ABOVE PRODUCE IN THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL RAW MEATS SEPARATELY AND BELOW ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND OFFERED FOR SALE: TRAYS OF DONUTS, CUPCAKES AND PASTRIES STORED UNCOVERED NEAR CASH REGISTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOOD DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE SHELVING IN THE UPSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE PIPING ATTACHED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 7, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED (INCLUDING FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS)STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS, SHELVES, INTERIOR SURFACES(DOORS AND FLOORS) OF WALK-IN COOLER(S) THROUGHOUT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF BASMENT AND FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(REMOVE DIRT, AND DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT THAT HAVE DIRT, FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM SECTIONS OF CEILINGS IN BASMENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD AND GREASE BUILD-UP FROM SIDES OF PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENT IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREAS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.
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Jun 8, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR SECTION NEXT TO BREAKFAST FOOD PREP AREA NOT HOLDING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 43.1F. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED BY REPAIRMAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-038-005(A)-NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED (INCLUDING FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS)STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS, SHELVES, INTERIOR SURFACES(DOORS AND FLOORS) OF WALK-IN COOLER(S) THROUGHOUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF BASMENT AND FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(REMOVE DIRT, AND DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT THAT HAVE DIRT, FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM SECTIONS OF CEILINGS IN BASMENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD AND GREASE BUILD-UP FROM SIDES OF PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENT IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREAS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.
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Feb 21, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN ALONG FRONT SERVICE LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND OTHER BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG SIDE COUNTERS,UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOLERS AND COOK LINES. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES. MUST ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER IN BASMENT NEAR EMPLOYEE LOCKERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR LARGE OPENING IN CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR EMPLOYEE LOCKERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE LEFT LIGHT UNDER THE SMALL VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OVERHEAD LEAK IN BASEMENT NEAR EMPLOYEE LOCKERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT AND IN 1ST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM MENS WASHROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ALL SOILED WASH RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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May 2, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND ASSORTED PIES ON DISPLAY AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TOP NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS. MUST PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES BEHIND A SNEEZE GUARD OR COVERS. ALL PIES WHERE COVERED WITH PLASTIC. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Mar 12, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND DRY FLOORS IN MOP CLOSET AND CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN WOMENS BATHROOM NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST.
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Apr 18, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS FOR EXAMPLE COOKIES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALL LABELS MUST INCLUDE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER MAIN GRILLS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN PIPE NEXT TO MAIN FOUR BURNER STOVE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS UNDER HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE UP BUILD-UP. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF 1ST FIRE DOOR EXIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL COUVING AT FLOOR BASE NEXT TO 1ST FIRE DOOR EXIT.
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Apr 5, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE FORMICA COUNTERS IN THE CAFETERIA SERVING LINE ARE DAMAGED AND PEELING AND THE SHELVES BELOW ARE DIRTY; CLEAN AND REPAIR THE REAR DELI COUNTERS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY. THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER HAS A CORRODED FLOOR AND THE SHELVING IS IN UNSANITARY CONDITION, REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID ITEMS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR BELOW THE MAIN KITCHEN STOVE IS STAINED AND LOOSE DEBRIS WAS FOUND AROUND THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE DIRTY BUILDUP FROM THE WALLS BEHIND THE CAFETERIA LINE AND KITCHEN PASS WINDOW AND SEAL THE OPEN SEAMS AROUND THE PASS WINDOW. REPLACE THE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS BELOW THE BASEMENT HANDSINK AND UPSTAIRS DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK IN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY AREA.
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Jun 9, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The cold serving line counter coolers have doors that will not close properly, repair the doors so they are sanitary and close properly.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Wash, rinse and sanitize the front counter bread shelves top to bottom. Repair the upstairs walk-in cooler threshhold so it is sanitary.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean the floors behind table legs and coolers clean and repair the back door corner coving down to the dishmachine area.
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Feb 25, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The meat grinder blades and downstairs knife holder are on dirty holders, these were washed, rinsed and sanitized.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Wash, rinse and sanitize the walk-in cooler shelving and fan guards in the upstairs cooler.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The hot line metal baseboards have accumulated food debris behind them and need to be cleaned out in detail. Regrout the floor under the 1-compartment sink.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Reseal the the loose wall boards behind the front hot-line.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Repair the small leak in the 1-compartment sink.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mannys Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mannys Coffee Shop on file is from Jan 7, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mannys Coffee Shop?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mannys Coffee Shop.

Has Mannys Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mannys Coffee Shop have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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