O-MANNY MEXICAN RESTAURANT in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/17/23

CHICAGO, IL - O-MANNY MEXICAN RESTAURANT received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/17/2023.

Located at 3641 W IRVING PARK RD in the Irving Park area, the establishment serves the local community. The Irving Park neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw/undercooked Food - Comments: Found No Consumer Advisory Disclosure and Reminder Statement on the Menu. Management Instructed to Disclose Which Foods Can Be Ordered "raw" or Under Cooked and Link Those Foods with an Asterisk (*) to a Reminder Statement That States That Eating Raw or Under Cooked Foods Can Increase Your Risk of Food Borne Illness. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The second violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Proper Cooling Methods Used. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The third violation concerned food temperatures. Inspectors documented: Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control - Comments: Found Rear Walk-in Cooler at Inadequate Temperature Requirement with an Air Temperature of 53.4f. Noted No Tcs Foods Stored Inside the Said Walk-in Cooler. Cooler with Tcs Foods Must Maintain Cold Holding Temperature of Below 41.0f Walk-in Cooler Is Tagged 'held for Inspection'. Instructed Not to Use Until Repaired (see Comments Below). Priority Violation 7-38-005. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Improper temperature control can lead to bacterial growth including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.

The fourth violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The fifth violation concerned handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Instructed to Repair Loose Faucet at Handsink Inside Women's Washroom.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The sixth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Instal. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/17/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.