Mano Modern Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
61
Score
MANO MODERN CAFE, located at 851 N Ashland Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 30, 2026, resulting in a score of 61. This inspection identified two major and six minor violations. Across five recorded inspections, MANO MODERN CAFE has consistently received medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
May 30, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
58
Oct 17, 2023
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 30, 2026 Inspection
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
2
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS/EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
43
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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