What is Manjares AL Express's health inspection score?

Manjares AL Express has a SafeDine safety score of 59 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Manjares AL Express last inspected?

Manjares AL Express was last inspected on May 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Manjares AL Express have?

Manjares AL Express has 24 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Manjares AL Express safe to eat at?

Manjares AL Express has a safety score of 59/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Manjares AL Express

Name: Manjares AL Express
Address: 2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 59

2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Fair

Pilsen

Ranked #315 of 405 in Pilsen

Declining

5 inspections

Last: May 13, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-41

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-15 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-25 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2226-2230 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Oct

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Apr

May 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med9 Basic

12 total

57/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE SINK IN THE BAR.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41�F OR LESS. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE WAS AT 56F, MY STEM THERMOMETER WAS AT 55.5F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AND REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
TCS FOODS STORED IN THE FRONT COOLER WAS NOT AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41�F OR LESS. HAM (48.4- 49.1F); CHICKEN FLAUTUS (46.4F); COOKED POTATOES (46.2F); CUT TOMATOES/ONIONS MIX (45.8F); CHICKEN BREAST (47.1F); FLAN (48.2F) AND EGGS (48.8F-49.6F). MANAGER DISCARDED OF TCS FOODS A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100.00. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (9)

−18 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SCOOP AND STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR IN THE ICE HANDLES UP SO AS TO NOT TOUCH THE ICE WITH BARE HANDS. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS WITH STAINS AND DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FAN COVERS, CONDUITS AND THE CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER BY THE REAR DOOR WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES EXIST IN THE FACILITY AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK HOT WATER PRESSURE IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE. -THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE AND ELBOW OF THE FAUCET IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. -THE HOT WATER KNOB LEAKS ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP/BAR/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUCKET AND STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER SHELVES, COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS/CEILING TILES WITH STAINS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−43 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE REAR STOVE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE PIPES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE LIGHT AND LIGHT WIRES LOCATED ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND BOTH FILTER HOOD SYSTEMS ENCASED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 OBSERVED STAINED AND MISPLACED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT TORTILLAS WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOODS AND NEVER ALLOW FOOD HANDLERS TO HAVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, INSTEAD USE TONGS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLER ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 OBSERVED THE FACILITY HAS THE ICE MACHINE DRAIN TUBES DIRECTLY IN A PIPE IN THE WALL AND PROVIDES NO AIR GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR INSTALL A PROPER FLOOR DRAIN WITH A 6 INCH AIR GAP FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 OBSERVED STAINED AND MISPLACED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2553260 DATED 3/22/22; 10 - 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 51 - 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE. 53 - 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Base deductions−18 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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