Mano Modern Cafe

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Inspections

1. Mar 30, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE PREPARED/HANDLED, SERVED AND STORED. THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:15AM. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING OPERATING HOURS WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED/HANDLED, SERVED AND STORED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED SCOOPS/EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT TIGHTLY-FITTED CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE GRILL/FRYER AREA, IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL MENTIONED AREAS.

2. Apr 8, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED CUSTOMER WITH PET DOG INSIDE FACILITY. LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE PREMISES OF ANY RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST IN COMMON AREA OF BASEMENT. FREEZER CHEST HAS NO LOCKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE FREEZER CHEST TO SECURE AREA OR PLACE LOCKS ON FREEZER CHEST TO PREVENT FOOD TAMPERING.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN STORED WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FACING UPWARD OR OUTSIDE ICE BIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WRAPPED IN ALUMINUM FOIL IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON VARIOUS WALLS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

3. May 30, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. May 23, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA TO ALLOW FOR CONVENIENT USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED RICE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 119 AND SAUSAGE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 130 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT-HOLDING FOOD IS HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND OF RICE AND 2 POUNDS OF SAUSAGE ($25), PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #22

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 GALLON OF MILK, 10 POUNDS OF SOY CHORIZO, AND 8 POUNDS OF TOFU ( $120). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 52 F AND 56 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

5. Oct 17, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.