Manny's Tacos & Burritos

11545 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Manny's Tacos & Burritos has been inspected 15 times since 2017. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: LOWER SURFACE AND THE RUBBER GASKETS OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD, SPILLS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH BLOOD SPILLS, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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May 30, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN A DRY STORAGE ROOM, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, 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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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 OBSERVED CANNED DRINKS BEING STORED UNDER A SEWAGE PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT STORE ANYTHING UNDER SEWAGE PIPES.
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Nov 13, 2024
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED AND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON RAW WOOD UTENSIL SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/ REPAINT SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND COMPRESSOR UNITS OF REACH-IN COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SLICERS, KNIFE RACK, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING LEFT FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON FLOOR UNDER PALLETS AND ALONG WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 2, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD CONTAINER USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE BULK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BULK CONTAINERSM HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS, KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED AND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Dec 13, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH STAINS AND DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND THE INTERIOR LOWER SURFACE AND RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING, LIGHT SHIELDS AND WALLS. FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE THE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN THE BASEMENT AND A LIGHT SHIELD DAMAGED ON THE 1ST FL REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Feb 16, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: 2-401.11 OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE EATING A BURGER ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT AND STORE PERSONAL DRINKS, TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED TWO CELL PHONES ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM SITTING CELL PHONES ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 9, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGER MEAT (45.8F), CHICKEN (55.9F), COW TONGUE (46.7F), CHORIZO MEAT STICK (46.9F) , STORED INSIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.20LBS.$60. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A REFRIGERATOR UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AT 50.0F. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT HAD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE THE UNIT IS REPAIRED, EMAIL CDPH SO THAT THE UNIT CAN BE RE-INSPECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2553184, DATE:03/21/2022, #47 OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS IN SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS. #48 OBSERVED POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #55 FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER CONSTRUCTED OF UNAPPROVED BUILDING MATERIALS. FLOOR IS ABSORBENT AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A FLOOR THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE EATING A BURGER ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT AND STORE PERSONAL DRINKS, TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CELL PHONES ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM SITTING CELL PHONES ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN BROTH IN LARGE POT COOLING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SHALLOW PANS IN ORDER TO COOL WITHIN REQUIRED TIME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR COUNTERS AND EQUIPMENT SITTING ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE ALL CLOTHS USED FOR COUNTERS AND EQUIPMENT INTO A SANITIZER SOLUTION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS IN SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CORRODED STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. OBSERVED TAMALE SHELLS STORED IN MILK CRATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS ONLY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON BASEMENT SHELVING NEAR WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER CONSTRUCTED OF UNAPPROVED BUILDING MATERIALS. FLOOR IS ABSORBENT AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A FLOOR THAT IS NON ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT ABOVE SLICER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SHEILD FOR LIGHT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING TCS FOOD WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE UP TO DATE WITH CERTIFICATIONS.
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Feb 2, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP ROOM. INSRRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 28, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252820 DATE 1-18-19. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-42-090.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL RIC AND PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASE UNDERNEATH THE PALLETS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW TCS FOOD AND TAMALES INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL PRODUCT WITH NAME,DATE AND/OR TIME.
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Feb 21, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED MOST TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DATES FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: -602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED CHEESECAKES WITH NUTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEREGEN WARNING LABELS FOR SAID PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: : 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AND TAMALES LOCATED FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE PREPACKAGED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS MISSING ON THE CONTAINERS OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS FOR ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (POTS) TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID POTS OR OBTAIN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING MISSING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT
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Jan 18, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 56F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, SOUR CREAM) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER; 10LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 61F, 10 LBS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 62F, 10 LBS OF BEEF AT 58F, 5 LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 60F, 5 LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 59F, 5 LBS OF MAYO AT 58F, AND 30 LBS OF CHEESE AT 58F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED MOST TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DATES FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED CHEESECAKES WITH NUTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEREGEN WARNING LABELS FOR SAID PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS MISSING ON THE CONTAINERS OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS FOR ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AND TAMALES LOCATED FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE PREPACKAGED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (POTS) TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID POTS OR OBTAIN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING MISSING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Aug 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONTRACT AND LOG BOOK FOR BUSINESS FROM PEST CONTROL CO. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, IE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DUMPSTER,LIDS NOT CLOSED.MUST MAINTAIN AREA. LIDS MUST BE CLOSED ON DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION
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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 Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Manny's Tacos & Burritos.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Manny's Tacos & Burritos have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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.

How often is Manny's Tacos & Burritos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Manny's Tacos & Burritos is inspected around two times per year on average.