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Manchamanteles

Restaurant

2003-2011 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Logan Square

May 13, 2026 — Short-form complaint

Pass

A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Basement storage area cluttered and inaccessible, creating pest harborage risks.

Key Findings

  • Basement storage area was cluttered and inaccessible for proper cleaning.
  • Inspector ordered reorganization of all kitchenware and unused equipment.
  • All unnecessary items must be removed from storage.
  • All stored items must be elevated at least 6 inches off the floor to prevent pest harboring.

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 BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED AND INACCESIBLE FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ALL KITCHENWARE AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS STORED AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT HARBORING SPACES FOR PEST.MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE

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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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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, 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