Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Mannys Coffee Shop, Inc.

Name: Mannys Coffee Shop, Inc.
Address: 1131-1141 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL

1131-1141 S Jefferson St

Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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8 inspections

Complaint

Jun 30, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT LARGE UPRIGHT SALAD COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CONDENSOR LEAKING AT DELI REACH IN COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR BOTTOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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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

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE OR CHANGE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN

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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

SLOW DRAINING HANDWASH SINK IN DELI AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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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

FLOOR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH WORN UNEVEN SURFACES IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

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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

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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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, Jun 30, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Nov 17, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE CONVEYOR DISHWASHING MACHINE. THE MACHINE WAS BEING USED WITH UTENSILS RUNNING THROUGH IT DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

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 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS LOCATED IN THE STEAM TABLE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED BEEF AT 131F, CHICKEN AT 118F, TURKEY BREAST AT 120F, COOKED NOODLES AT 125F, AND COOKED RICE AT 130F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 22Food temperature

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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER, AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE BREAKFAST STATION. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48-60F, AND CHOPPED LIVER AT 59F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

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More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 23Food source and labeling

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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED PASTA AND MEAT SAUCE BOTH STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A SHELF LIFE OF 11 DAYS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS WITH A MAXIMUM USE-BY DATE OF 7 DAYS, WITH THE PREP DATE COUNTING AS DAY #1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 17, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 8, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 6, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED HAM AT 48F, CORNED BEEF HASH AT 45F, RAW BACON AT 51F, CHEESE AT 54F, AND PASTA SALAD AT 54F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 33Food temperature

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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 3 PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. THE COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESES. OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BREAKFAST PREP STATION WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58F, THE SALAD AND DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54F, AND THE BASEMENT 1-DOOR PEPSI COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILES.

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, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Oct 22, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 17, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 9, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH ONE LIVE ROACH NOTED DURING INSPECTION AT FRONT COUNTER AREA AROUND ICE CREAM FREEZER. ADVISED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THEBASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND INSIDE ALL SHELVING UNITS ON FIRST FLOOR SERVING LINE AND DELI CABINET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INTSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source

Suspected Food Poisoning

Nov 28, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1 OF 2 WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN CUSTOMER MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 28, 2023 · Original Source