What is Las Mananitas Inc's health inspection score?

Las Mananitas Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Las Mananitas Inc last inspected?

Las Mananitas Inc was last inspected on July 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Las Mananitas Inc have?

Las Mananitas Inc has 19 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Las Mananitas Inc safe to eat at?

Las Mananitas Inc has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Las Mananitas Inc serve?

Las Mananitas Inc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Las Mananitas Inc

Name: Las Mananitas Inc
Address: 3523 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 76

3523 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #562 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

4 inspections

Last: Jul 2, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-13 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-12 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.

Location

3523 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

9 basic

Mar

Jul 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Jul

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High5 Basic

7 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE MENS AND WOMENS BATHROOM HAND SINKS WITHOUT A HAND WASHING SIGN INDICATING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT BOTH HAND SINKS.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED STANDING TWO (2) DOOR FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, AND FULLY TURNED OFF. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND MANAGER STATED THEY ARE AWAITING A PART TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. STANDING TWO (2) DOOR FREEZER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FREEZER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES AND PIECES OF EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR AND BELOW SHELVES IN THE LOCKED DRY STORAGE LOCKER BEHIND THE FENCE IN THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE PREP/STORAGE AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN PREP AREA TO BE WITHOUT A COVERED TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE TWO DEEP FRYERS AND BELOW THE OVEN IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH AN INCH OF GREASE AS WELL AS VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS SPILLED ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER BEHIND THE SMALL HALF DOOR TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND SPILLED GRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND DOOR IN THE BASEMENT NW CORNER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO NOT HAVE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED LIGHTS OR LIGHTS WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MANAGERS WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

Base deductions−30 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High

2 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High9 Basic

10 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FRONT WHITE PANEL AT ICE BIN WITH PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA REPAIR/REPLACE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA IS LEAKING THRU THE VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AND BAR AREA. REMOVE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE,AND WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT..MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR TRASH CANS IN WOMEN'S SMALL STALL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
BURNED LIGHT BULBS AT REAR AREA STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER.REPLACE

Base deductions−28 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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