Manolos Tamales 4 — Manolos Tamales
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
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Score
MANOLOS TAMALES 4, located at 6641 S Cicero Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 8, 2025. This inspection resulted in one critical and three minor violations, including issues with allergen training, hot holding temperatures, and approved thawing methods. Across eight scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a medium-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Jun 21, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Feb 20, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Feb 3, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
May 12, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Sep 30, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Aug 21, 2020
License
1 minor violation.
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Violations — Oct 8, 2025 Inspection
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAMALES IN POT SITTING ON MILK CRATES AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 120.2F. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $121 VALUE . PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN AND PORK IMPROPERLY THAWING ON PREP TABLE. INFORMED PIC OF PROPER THAWING METHODS . MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT IN USE AND ORGANIZE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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