Los Mangos
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
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Score
Los Mangos appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2015. The latest inspection on file is from May 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 GAP NOTED ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTED AND PROTECTED.
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Apr 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE VARIETY OF PRE PACKAGED FULLY SEALED PALETAS BY MANUFACTURER MISSING PROPER LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS . MANY PALETAS CONTAINING NUTS, OTHER MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS AND OTHER INGREDIENTS WITHOUT LABELING INGREDIENTS OR LISTED IN COMMON NAME OF PALETA. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PALETAS WITH ALL ALLERGENS AND COMPLETE LIST OF OTHER INGREDIENTS OR REMOVE PALETAS FROM PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 GAP NOTED ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTED AND PROTECTED.
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May 6, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOX OF DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS STORED ON SHELF IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND CEASE STORAGE OF SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN RESTROOMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF HOT-HOLDING UNIT AND GRIDDLE IN FRONT AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA) HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN CORNER OF FRONT SERVICE AREA (ABOVE HOT-HOLDING UNIT) TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER IS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY MANAGER AWARE THAT COOLER DOES NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE TO STORE TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CURRENT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT 48.0F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOX OF DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS STORED ON SHELF IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND CEASE STORAGE OF SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN RESTROOMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF HOT-HOLDING UNIT AND GRIDDLE IN FRONT AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA) HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN CORNER OF FRONT SERVICE AREA (ABOVE HOT-HOLDING UNIT) TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 10, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE FURNACE/BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 15, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: LIVE MOUSE NOTED IN STORAGE AREA. OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING STORAGE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT.
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Aug 4, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A): NO HOT WATER(73.2F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 7/27/2 REPORT 256166 NOT CORRECTED: 38- OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM AND ON STORAGE CONTAINERS. OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE/CORNERS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND UNDER/BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES, IN STORAGE ROOM AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-42-090
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS, VENTILATION FAN IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING/STAINED CEILING TILES, MISSING BASEBOARDS, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN SOUTH STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 27, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(73.2F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. SLICED WATERMELON 52.4F, SLICED CANTALOUPE 49.8F, YOGURT 49.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AN $100. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PAINT CAN LID, ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATERS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, UNDER MILK CRATES AND SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CORN 172.2F, YOGURT, ETC)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, SINKS, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING/STAINED CEILING TILES, MISSING BASEBOARDS, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN SOUTH STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS, VENTILATION FAN IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 4, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: GARBAGE IN SIDE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ORGANIZING ALL SUPPLIES. MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STICKY SUBSTANCE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SMALL RUST DEPOSITS. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUST ACCUMULATION. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 16, 2019
License
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTOR ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. PROVIDE PROOF REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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Jan 18, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCECURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HOLDS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MUST PROVIDE PROOF.
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Jan 11, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCECURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK THAT WAS INSTALLED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SINK PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. HAM, TURKEY, YOGURT, MILK, NACHO CHEESE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF PREPARATION/OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HOLDS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MUST PROVIDE PROOF.
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Sep 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE WALL TOGETHER IN THE FRONT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE, AND PROPERLY SEAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jul 6, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR DOOR TO ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM. FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE WATER HEATER 20-22 AND MOUSE DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. 10-13 DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CORRECT OUTER OPENING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BATHROOM ON SITE MUST BE FOR EMPLOYEES ONLY. CUSTOMERS MAY NOT ENTER FOOD PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONEL MAY ENTER FOOD PREP AREA. BARRIER NEEDED BETWEEN COUNTER AND PUBLIC. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PREMISES 2 EMPLOYEES WITH OUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Mangos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Mangos on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Mangos?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Los Mangos.
Has Los Mangos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Mangos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Mangos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Los Mangos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Mangos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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