What is Mano Modern Cafe's health inspection score?

Mano Modern Cafe 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 Mano Modern Cafe last inspected?

Mano Modern Cafe was last inspected on March 30, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mano Modern Cafe have?

Mano Modern Cafe has 20 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mano Modern Cafe safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Mano Modern Cafe serve?

Mano Modern Cafe serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mano Modern Cafe

Name: Mano Modern Cafe
Address: 851 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 59

851 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/30/2026

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0Fair

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #432 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Mar 30, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-42

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-19 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-34 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 58/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (59/100) 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

851 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Oct

May 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 intermediate

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

2 High6 Med

8 total2 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−5
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−5
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED CUSTOMER WITH PET DOG INSIDE FACILITY. LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE PREMISES OF ANY RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST IN COMMON AREA OF BASEMENT. FREEZER CHEST HAS NO LOCKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE FREEZER CHEST TO SECURE AREA OR PLACE LOCKS ON FREEZER CHEST TO PREVENT FOOD TAMPERING.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN STORED WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FACING UPWARD OR OUTSIDE ICE BIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WRAPPED IN ALUMINUM FOIL IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON VARIOUS WALLS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−19 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med

4 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA TO ALLOW FOR CONVENIENT USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 52 F AND 56 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED RICE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 119 AND SAUSAGE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 130 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT-HOLDING FOOD IS HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND OF RICE AND 2 POUNDS OF SAUSAGE ($25), PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #22
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 GALLON OF MILK, 10 POUNDS OF SOY CHORIZO, AND 8 POUNDS OF TOFU ( $120). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−30 pts

Oct 23

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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