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Manchamanteles

Restaurant

2003-2011 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Logan Square

Sep 28, 2022 — Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Live flying insects found throughout food prep and dishwashing areas despite previous violation notice.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 60 live small flying insects observed on walls and ceilings in food prep, dishwashing, bar, and storage areas. A previous pest violation from September 2022 was never corrected.
  • Excessive clutter and unused items stored in basement blocking access to all areas; items must be removed and remaining inventory stored off floors and away from walls.
  • Certified food manager lacks required allergen training certificate; all certified food managers must provide proof of training.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

Violation code #58 — ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector's Notes:

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

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Inspection History

Manchamanteles has had 15 inspections in the last 5 years with a 58% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 6, 2026.

Oct 6, 2026No Entry

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Sep 23, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 16, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations
May 13, 2026Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

1 violation
Apr 16, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Apr 9, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Sep 17, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

6 violations
Sep 10, 2025Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations
Sep 20, 2024Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Oct 25, 2023Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations
Oct 4, 2023No Entry

Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.

Sep 30, 2022Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Sep 28, 2022FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Sep 14, 2022Out of Business

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Standout inspection
Sep 14, 2022Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations