CHICAGO, IL - An inspection on 07/25/2025 at Tamales Don Manolo, Inc. uncovered significant health code violations.
The establishment operates from 4706 W 63Rd Street Chicago Illinois in Clearing, a busy area of Chicago known for its dining scene.
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The inspection details: "3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting - comments: observed no written employee health policy on site. 010. No." These circumstances require correction according to industry standards.
The inspection found infractions involving sanitation, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Food safety experts emphasize that consistent sanitation practices prevent the accumulation of harmful bacteria Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. The Food Safety Modernization Act provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
Such infractions require attention for the business to maintain compliance with community safety standards. Public health officials note that addressing these violations helps maintain trust in dining establishments.
Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
📋 Complete Inspection Data
| Inspection ID | 2621248 |
| DBA Name | TAMALES DON MANOLO |
| AKA Name | TAMALES DON MANOLO |
| License # | 3036352 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 4706 W 63RD ST |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60629 |
| Inspection Date | 07/25/2025 |
| Inspection Type | License |
| Results | Pass w/ Conditions |
| Violations | 3. MANAGEMENT |
| RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments | OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PROVIDED A BLANK COPY OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY TO MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED |
| & CLEANED - Comments | OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILINGS TILE PANELS OVER THE GRILL/FRYER/HOOD VENT AREA IN THE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. |
| Latitude | 41.77856521317874 |
| Longitude | -87.74013049868257 |
| Location | (41.77856521317874 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on July 25, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
Chicago Department of Public Health
What violations were found during this inspection?
The following violations were found: sanitation.
Why are these violations concerning?
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.