Did Mano Modern Cafe pass its last health inspection?

Mano Modern Cafe at 851 N Ashland Ave was inspected on Mar 30, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 5 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Mano Modern Cafe?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE PREPARED/HAN

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Mano Modern Cafe

851 N Ashland Ave, Chicago 60622 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Mar 30, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 30, 2026

#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE PREPARED/HANDLED, SERVED AND STORED. THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:15AM. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING OPERATING HOURS WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED/HANDLED, SERVED AND STORED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN.
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
#40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
#43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS/EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT TIGHTLY-FITTED CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE GRILL/FRYER AREA, IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL MENTIONED AREAS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 30, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 30, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 23, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2023	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Mano Modern Cafe — questions

Did Mano Modern Cafe pass its last health inspection?: Mano Modern Cafe at 851 N Ashland Ave was inspected on Mar 30, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 5 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Mano Modern Cafe?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE PREPARED/HAN
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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