Manzo's Ristorante
Last inspected: Nov 2, 2011
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Public records show three inspections at Manzo's Ristorante stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 2, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Manzo's Ristorante's record stops at Nov 2, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Nov 2, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS/WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP LINE REACH IN COOLER DOORS AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Oct 25, 2011
Complaint
9 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS INSIDE LARGE STORAGE ROOM, OVER 45 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED, ALSO FOUND 8 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING ROOM, AND LARGE OPENING UNDER 4PART SINK, SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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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. PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS/WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP LINE REACH IN COOLER DOORS AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, LARGE BAKERY EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.
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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. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT KITCHEN AND BAR AREA, CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS; ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN CARPET OR REMOVE AND REPLACE.
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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 TILES THRU-OUT KITCHEN, SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING WHERE NEEEDED, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AND REPLACE BROKEN CURTAINS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE LARGE STORAGE ROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVEN PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Aug 3, 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. OBSERVED FOIL ON STORAGE SHELF FRONT SIDE WAIT STATION INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLERS BAR COOLER, COFFEE DRIP TRAY SIDE BAR, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER, AND CUTTING BOARDS.
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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. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REAR KITCHEN, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING 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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED DUSTY VENT OVER PIZZA OVEN, AND OVER STOVE.COUPLE CEILING TILES IN LADIES ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED 1 LIGHT OUT IN MENS ROOM AND 1 IN REAR PREP INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Manzo's Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Manzo's Ristorante on file is from Nov 2, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Manzo's Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Manzo's Ristorante.
Has Manzo's Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Manzo's Ristorante have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Manzo's Ristorante means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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