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Manchamanteles

Restaurant

2003-2011 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Logan Square

Sep 16, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Inspectors found approximately 40 mouse droppings scattered throughout the restaurant, including near food preparation areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Evidence of rodent activity documented in multiple locations: floor by bar seating, behind ice machine, under handwashing sink, storage areas, and rear storage room. Pest control service required.
  • Bulk food storage containers for flour and rice were not labeled with contents names.
  • No splashguard installed between hand sink and prep cooler/cutting board to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Basement storage area cluttered and inaccessible for cleaning, creating potential pest harborage. Items must be organized and elevated at least 6 inches off floor.

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:

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR NEXT TO BAR SEATING, ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE, BEHIND STORAGE RACK, UNDER HANDWASHING SINK NEAR DISHWASHER, IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT UNUSED BAR AREA AND ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND RICE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

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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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations