What is Manolo's Tamales #3's health inspection score?

Manolo's Tamales #3 has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Manolo's Tamales #3 last inspected?

Manolo's Tamales #3 was last inspected on January 9, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Manolo's Tamales #3 have?

Manolo's Tamales #3 has 11 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Manolo's Tamales #3 safe to eat at?

Manolo's Tamales #3 has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Manolo's Tamales #3 serve?

Manolo's Tamales #3 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Manolo's Tamales #3

Name: Manolo's Tamales #3
Address: 2455 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 79

2455 S KEDZIE AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/9/2023

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #999 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jan 9, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

40 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

2455 S KEDZIE AVE , Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Dec 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE RUSTED AND SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED YELLOW PAINT PEELING FROM WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2562147 DATED: 8/15/22 NOT CORRECTED; #51 OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PRODUCE PREP ROOM; REPAIR LEAK #55 OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF COOKED BEEF AND CHICKEN IN TWO DOOR PREP COOLER. FOUND 2 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 50F AND 6 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 53F. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS AT 40.1F. MEAT DISCARDED AND VALUED AT $250.00 PER PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER COOLING OF FOODS THAT WERE PLACED IN COOLER OVERNIGHT AND NOT PROPERLY COOLED AT THAT TIME.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYER IN FRONT COOKING AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PRODUCE PREP ROOM; REPAIR LEAK. OBSERVED THE TOILET SEAT IN THE LARGE STALL OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET SEAT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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