Manjares Al Express
Last inspected: May 13, 2025
45
Score
Manjares Al Express, located at 2226-2230 S Ashland Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a high-risk inspection on May 13, 2025, resulting in a score of 45. This inspection identified two critical and ten minor violations. While the most recent inspection indicated several areas for improvement, historical data shows a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across 32 scored events.
32
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 13, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
45
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 26, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 25, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 14, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Mar 22, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 14, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
43
Apr 1, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Oct 8, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Sep 25, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
55
Apr 18, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
43
Jan 10, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 27, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 20, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 3, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
May 27, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
55
Jul 7, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 30, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Oct 30, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 20, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Jun 25, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 12, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 22, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 6, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
May 29, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Oct 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 8, 2010
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 23, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 19, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2010
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 5, 2010
License
10 minor violations.
61
Violations — May 13, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
10
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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
33
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP/BAR/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUCKET AND STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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