Manny's Tacos & Burritos

11543 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 13 inspections at Manny's Tacos & Burritos, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 9, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Manny's Tacos & Burritos since Jun 9, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Manny's Tacos & Burritos on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Jun 9, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. ALSO EXTERIOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, TOP OF DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS AND REPAIR WALL AREAS.
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Feb 11, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR CLEANING SUPPLIES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 4, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON METAL PANS AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WOODEN LEDGES AND CEMENT BLOCKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR CLEANING SUPPLIES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 23, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO SEPARATE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE DRAINBOARD ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE REAR PREP TABLE AND FROM THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. MUST MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PAIN IF NECESSARY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP WHEN N0T IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 9, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 METAL PANS WITH BEANS SITTING OUT ON A TABLE WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 76.8FAND OBSERVED A PAN OF TONGUE MEAT SITTING OUT ON TABLE WHICH ALSO HAD IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 75.9F ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION TOTAL WEIGHT 60LBS AND TOTAL COST $50 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDSINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT SURFACE WITH A NON TOXIC PAINT AND REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS,ESPECIALLY BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENTS SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER( UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE)
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Feb 4, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DETERGENT BUCKETS AND STORE FOOD IN SANITARY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Jan 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DETERGENT BUCKETS AND STORE FOOD IN SANITARY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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May 10, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELF UNDER ALL PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FACUET IN REAR AT 3-COMP SINK -LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 27, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CHEESE SLICER AND TABLE STORAGE IN PREP AREA.
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May 20, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 13, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUT SIDE GREASE DUMPSTER FILLED WITH GREASE ON THE LID AND GREASE IS ON THE GROUND IN FRONT.CITATION ISSUED
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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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER REAR SHREDDER. CLEAN COOLER INTERIOR AND THE FAN GUARD COVERS ALSO.
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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 FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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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.CLEAN WALLS AROUND PREP TABLE REAR PREP.
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Feb 22, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(APPROX 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 49F,15LBS COOKED CHICKED/PORK TAMALES 48F )MANAGER SAID COOKED YESTERDAY,TEMPETURE ABUSE.HOWEVER OTHER FOODS IN SAME COOLER 40F .MANAGER REMOVED FOODS AND DISGARDED THEM. CDI COST OF FOOD APPROX $30.00. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL FOOD BEFORE STORAGE,AND MAINTAIN COLD FOODS 40F OR BELOW.
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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 PROVIDE LIDS FOR SUGAR,SALT ETC AND LABLE
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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. MUST INSTALL PAPER TOWEL HOLDER IN 2ND PREP AREA IN BASEMENT.
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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 OLD FOOD FROM COOLERS IN PREP AREA,1ST FLOOR.
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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. OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP FLOORS IN POR REPAIR,MUST REPAIR FOORS.
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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. OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEANED. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING OVER PREP TABLE. ALSO,MUST SEAL WALLS OF ANY LOOSE /PEELING PAINT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Manny's Tacos & Burritos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Manny's Tacos & Burritos on file is from Jun 9, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Manny's Tacos & Burritos?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Manny's Tacos & Burritos.

Has Manny's Tacos & Burritos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Manny's Tacos & Burritos have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Manny's Tacos & Burritos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.