What is Manny's Tacos & Burritos's health inspection score?

Manny's Tacos & Burritos has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Manny's Tacos & Burritos last inspected?

Manny's Tacos & Burritos was last inspected on February 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Manny's Tacos & Burritos have?

Manny's Tacos & Burritos has 36 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Manny's Tacos & Burritos safe to eat at?

Yes, Manny's Tacos & Burritos has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Manny's Tacos & Burritos serve?

Manny's Tacos & Burritos serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Manny's Tacos & Burritos

Name: Manny's Tacos & Burritos
Address: 11545 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60628
Rating: 89

11545 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/6/2026

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0Excellent

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #519 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Feb 6, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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11545 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60628

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Dec 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Nov 2024

1 inspections

8 basic

May 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

May

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
LOWER SURFACE AND THE RUBBER GASKETS OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD, SPILLS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions 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.

Base deductions−16 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN A DRY STORAGE ROOM, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.12 OBSERVED CANNED DRINKS BEING STORED UNDER A SEWAGE PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT STORE ANYTHING UNDER SEWAGE PIPES.

Base deductions−17 pts

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionPass

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED AND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON RAW WOOD UTENSIL SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/ REPAINT SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND COMPRESSOR UNITS OF REACH-IN COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SLICERS, KNIFE RACK, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING LEFT FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON FLOOR UNDER PALLETS AND ALONG WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED AND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD CONTAINER USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE BULK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BULK CONTAINERSM HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS, KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH STAINS AND DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND THE INTERIOR LOWER SURFACE AND RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING, LIGHT SHIELDS AND WALLS. FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE THE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN THE BASEMENT AND A LIGHT SHIELD DAMAGED ON THE 1ST FL REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
2-401.11 OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE EATING A BURGER ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT AND STORE PERSONAL DRINKS, TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 OBSERVED TWO CELL PHONES ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM SITTING CELL PHONES ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med2 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

56/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE EATING A BURGER ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT AND STORE PERSONAL DRINKS, TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A REFRIGERATOR UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AT 50.0F. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT HAD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE THE UNIT IS REPAIRED, EMAIL CDPH SO THAT THE UNIT CAN BE RE-INSPECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGER MEAT (45.8F), CHICKEN (55.9F), COW TONGUE (46.7F), CHORIZO MEAT STICK (46.9F) , STORED INSIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.20LBS.$60. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED TWO CELL PHONES ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM SITTING CELL PHONES ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2553184, DATE:03/21/2022, #47 OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS IN SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS. #48 OBSERVED POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #55 FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER CONSTRUCTED OF UNAPPROVED BUILDING MATERIALS. FLOOR IS ABSORBENT AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A FLOOR THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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