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Manchamanteles

Restaurant

2003-2011 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Logan Square

Sep 17, 2025 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Electric fly trap hanging directly above food prep table violates health code requirements.

Key Findings

  • Fly trap positioned over prep table must be relocated immediately—devices cannot be installed above food preparation areas.
  • Reach-in coolers have rusted storage racks and need detail cleaning; nonfood surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Dish utility sink lacks required backflow prevention device to stop contaminated water from entering the water supply.
  • Three-compartment sink is leaking from drain pipes and needs repair; floors throughout facility have loose debris and dirt buildup requiring increased cleaning frequency.

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 #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

6-202.13: **C** Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN REACH-IN COOLER, AFTER HOT HOLDING IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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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, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

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, 2022Fail

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