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Mano Modern Cafe

Restaurant

851 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

West Side

Oct 13, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Fail

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

Heavy grease accumulation and filthy equipment, plus uncorrected violations from a previous inspection.

Key Findings

  • Extreme grease buildup on cooking equipment exterior and inside the fryer—equipment not properly cleaned or maintained.
  • Grease, food debris, and dirt caked under cooking equipment in the prep and grill/fryer area—a priority violation from October 2026 that was never corrected.
  • No food handler training certificates found on site; all staff must have current certification.
  • Basement cluttered with boxes and unnecessary items stored on the floor, creating unsanitary storage conditions.

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 #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

4-602.13--OBSERVED EXTREMELY HEAVY GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

6-501.114--OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT WITH BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISE.

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Inspection History

Mano Modern Cafe has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 63% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 15, 2026.

Oct 15, 2026Pass

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

2 violations
Oct 13, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

4 violations
Oct 5, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations