Mannys Coffee Shop, Inc. — Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
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Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Mannys Coffee Shop, Inc. — Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen stretching back to 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 17, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Complaint
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE CONVEYOR DISHWASHING MACHINE. THE MACHINE WAS BEING USED WITH UTENSILS RUNNING THROUGH IT DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS LOCATED IN THE STEAM TABLE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED BEEF AT 131F, CHICKEN AT 118F, TURKEY BREAST AT 120F, COOKED NOODLES AT 125F, AND COOKED RICE AT 130F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER, AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE BREAKFAST STATION. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48-60F, AND CHOPPED LIVER AT 59F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED PASTA AND MEAT SAUCE BOTH STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A SHELF LIFE OF 11 DAYS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS WITH A MAXIMUM USE-BY DATE OF 7 DAYS, WITH THE PREP DATE COUNTING AS DAY #1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 8, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 6, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED HAM AT 48F, CORNED BEEF HASH AT 45F, RAW BACON AT 51F, CHEESE AT 54F, AND PASTA SALAD AT 54F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. THE COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESES. OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BREAKFAST PREP STATION WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58F, THE SALAD AND DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54F, AND THE BASEMENT 1-DOOR PEPSI COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILES.
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Oct 22, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Sep 17, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH ONE LIVE ROACH NOTED DURING INSPECTION AT FRONT COUNTER AREA AROUND ICE CREAM FREEZER. ADVISED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THEBASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INTSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND INSIDE ALL SHELVING UNITS ON FIRST FLOOR SERVING LINE AND DELI CABINET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 28, 2023
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1 OF 2 WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN CUSTOMER MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Apr 4, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NON-EXPIRED AND VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE.
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Apr 15, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLE SLAW AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.4F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. ROTINI PASTA SALAD FOUND AT 45.2F, POTATO SALAD FOUND AT 46.1F AND HARD BOILED EGGS FOUND AT 46.5F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 46.3F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 24, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVES IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE DISHMACHINE.
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Jan 11, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS OF GARBAGE CAN STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL HOT HOLDING, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2018
Routine
4 major violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN POLICY AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPCTION FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINATIN POLICY ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP KIT OR POLICY AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 20, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA AROUND FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Nov 13, 2017
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY DISH WASHER.OBSERVED DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACKS AT DISH MACHINE WITHOUT HAND WASHING.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA SPINNING AROUND WHEN TURNED ON AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER COMING OUT OF FAUCET AT THIS TIME.MANAGER REPLACED COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND GARBAGE CANS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,ON CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND CRAWLING IN A BAG ONIONS.ALSO APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR .RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/13/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 1982610 2/3/17 NOT CORRECTED #31-SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES AT COUNTER AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH HANDLES FACING UP IN ONE DIRECTION.#36- CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SMALL SODA COOLER SLEEVES AT SERVICE COUNTER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA AROUND FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AT WALLS AT DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN BREAKFAST PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BREAKFAST PREP AREA .
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Feb 3, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BY BAKERY PREP AREA IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES AT COUNTER AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH HANDLES FACING UP IN ONE DIRECTION,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BY DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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May 13, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON WALL AND ALONG DISHMACHINE LINE AND ALSO WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME
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May 12, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON WALL AND ALONG DISHMACHINE LINE AND ALSO WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mannys Coffee Shop, Inc. — Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mannys Coffee Shop, Inc. — Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mannys Coffee Shop, Inc. — Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mannys Coffee Shop, Inc. — Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen.
Has Mannys Coffee Shop, Inc. — Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mannys Coffee Shop, Inc. — Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mannys Coffee Shop, Inc. — Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mannys Coffee Shop, Inc. — Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mannys Coffee Shop, Inc. — Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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