Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Manny's Groceries

Name: Manny's Groceries
Address: 11543 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

11543 S Michigan Ave

Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass

Feb 6, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

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Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

LEAK AT THE BASE AND ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH BLOOD SPILLS, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 19, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES BEHIND THE DELI COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING MISSING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A HOLE ALONG THE WALL/FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVING AND MAKE THE WALL AND FLOOR SURFACE TIGHT FITTING.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 19, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 2, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PACKAGED SALSA AND SANDWICHES NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, ETC.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON REAR VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 2, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Dec 13, 2023

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM WALLS AND VENTILATION WITH DIRT AND SPIDER WEBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR WITH DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE THE CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR LOWER SURFACES AND GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZERS AND COOLERS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 13, 2023 · Original Source