Pass

Tamales Don Manolo, Inc.

4706 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 10, 2026

Tamales Don Manolo, Inc. was last inspected on August 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

August 10, 2026 · Short Form Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and residue on interior of sliding two door cooler. Observed gaskets of cold hold units with food residue. Instructed person in charge 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 excessive build up of dust and grease on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and residue on interior of sliding two door cooler. Observed gaskets of cold hold units with food residue. Instructed person in charge 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 excessive build up of dust and grease on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge with sanitation manager training.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 8 lbs of beef in two door cooler at improper cold holding temperature of 52f. Instructed person in charge all cold held foods must be at 41f and below. Person in charge discarded and denatured 8lbs of beef at cost of $80. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed sliding two-door cooler at improper cold hold temperature of 60f. Instructed person in charge cold hold equipment must be maintained at 41f and below to maintain proper cold hold temperature for tcs foods. Unit is tagged at this time by cdph. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control logbook on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the logbook. Instructed to provide a current pest control logbook and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation #7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and residue on interior of sliding two door cooler. Observed gaskets of cold hold units with food residue. Instructed person in charge 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 excessive build up of dust and grease on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on site. Instructed person in charge that valid original certificate must be on site as well as certified manager at all times tcs foods (chicken, beef, pork, rice) are being prepared and served. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Provided a blank copy of an employee health policy to manager. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee washroom door is not self closing. Instructed to provide self closing device.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavily stained and damaged ceilings tile panels over the grill/fryer/hood vent area in the kitchen/food prep area. Instructed to repair/replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for food handlers. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager without allergen training. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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