Pass

Manny's Groceries

11543 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Grocery Store ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 6, 2026

Manny's Groceries was last inspected on February 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

February 6, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Low water pressure at the rear handwashing sink by the cooking equipment. Instructed to increase the water pressure and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Rusty storage racks inside the basement walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Leak at the base and elbow of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink in the front area. Instructed to fix leaks and maintain good plumbing.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11 observed a stained cutting board with dark grooves behind the deli counter. Instructed to remove stains and grooves or replace cutting board.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed coving missing under the 3 compartment sink and a hole along the wall/floor. Instructed to replace coving and make the wall and floor surface tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed packaged salsa and sandwiches not properly labeled in display cooler. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged items with business name, address, ingredients, etc.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on rear ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed manager to store the cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior/exterior lower surfaces and gaskets on the reach in coolers and freezers with dirt, food and debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain freezers and coolers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet room walls and ventilation with dirt and spider webs. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Found floors in the corners and under/around heavy equipment and sinks in the basement and on the first floor. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood in the rear with dirt and grease. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed in the two door freezer, in the rear food prep area a variety of frozen foods separated by a broken-down cardboard box. Instructed to remove the cardboard box and install another shelf in the freezer unit to make the surface smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in the rear prep/ dish area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink in rear prep/ dish area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: All washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls in basement prep room not maintained, peeling paint. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the deli meat slicer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establihsment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sink in the food prep area and in the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install an attached metal drainboard on front 3-compartment sink.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.