Los Mangos
Last inspected: Nov 1, 2021
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Score
Los Mangos appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 1, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Los Mangos's record stops at Nov 1, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Nov 1, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 6, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON FAUCET OF MOP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. CONTACT SURFACE A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHOPPED LETTUCE, TOMATOES, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR VENT IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 25, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD AND PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Observed broken floor tiles in prep area. Must repair and maintain
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Observed milk crates being used as storage shelves on the floor throughout the prep area. Must remove milk crates and store products 6" off the floor providing floor to be accessible and easily cleanable.
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May 23, 2018
License
10 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water in employee toilet room at this time. Must provide. Critical violation# 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Must provide pest control service agreement/log book for new license. Serious violation# 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Must provide garbage disposal service agreement for new license Serious Violation# 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed dry snack food, packaged for customer take-away, stored in clear non-food grade bags and with no labeling. Must provide.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed rust on the shelves in the freezer and above 3 compartment sink. Must remove rust, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed floors under equipment dirty and need detail cleaning. Observed broken floor tiles in prep area. Must repair and maintain
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dirty vent cover in the toilet room, must clean and maintain
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed missing light shield from light in dish washing area and a broken light fixture above the prep area, must provide.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed exposed hand sink in the rear prep area slow draining. Must repair
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed milk crates being used as storage shelves on the floor throughout the prep area. Must remove milk crates and store products 6" off the floor providing floor to be accessible and easily cleanable.
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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 Nov 1, 2021. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Mangos?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Mangos.
Has Los Mangos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Mangos have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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.
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