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CONCERNS NOTED

MANJARES AL EXPRESS

2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60608

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

60/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

May 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

15 total

facility
427%
hygiene
320%
temperature
320%
contamination
320%
other
17%
chemical
17%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE SINK IN THE BAR.

Code 10

MinorTemperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS STORED IN THE FRONT COOLER WAS NOT AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41�F OR LESS. HAM (48.4- 49.1F); CHICKEN FLAUTUS (46.4F); COOKED POTATOES (46.2F); CUT TOMATOES/ONIONS MIX (45.8F); CHICKEN BREAST (47.1F); FLAN (48.2F) AND EGGS (48.8F-49.6F). MANAGER DISCARDED OF TCS FOODS A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100.00. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Code 22

MinorTemperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41�F OR LESS. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE WAS AT 56F, MY STEM THERMOMETER WAS AT 55.5F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AND REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Code 33

MinorHygiene

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SCOOP AND STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR IN THE ICE HANDLES UP SO AS TO NOT TOUCH THE ICE WITH BARE HANDS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Code 43

MinorHygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES EXIST IN THE FACILITY AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK HOT WATER PRESSURE IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE. -THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE AND ELBOW OF THE FAUCET IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. -THE HOT WATER KNOB LEAKS ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE.

Code 51

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP/BAR/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Code 55

MinorOther

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUCKET AND STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.

Code 55

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER SHELVES, COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS/CEILING TILES WITH STAINS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

Code 55

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS WITH STAINS AND DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Code 47

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

Code 47

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FAN COVERS, CONDUITS AND THE CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER BY THE REAR DOOR WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Code 49

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 56

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The last inspection on record is from May 2025333 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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