Red Mango Cafe

1513 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 22, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Red Mango Cafe has six inspections on file, the first dated 2013. On May 22, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Red Mango Cafe dates to May 22, 2018.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “* certified food manager on site”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Red Mango Cafe is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 22, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE YOGURT MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Feb 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. CHICKEN, SOUP, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DEEP GROOVED, PERMANENTLY STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENT IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNKNOWN MATERIAL OF HOSE ATTACHED AT WALL FAUCET USED FOR THE CLEANINIG OF THE TOP LOADING YOGURT UNITS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF A FOOD GRADE HOSE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BESIDE THE FURNACE WEST WALL, UNDER THE FOOD SHELVES BETWEEN YOGURT UNITS AND BEHIND FRUIT PREP COOLER AT FRONT AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILE AT FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF FURNACE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING DRY WALL ON CEILING AT REAR AREA, ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT, SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT ABOVE THE REAR PREP AND FRONT SERVING LINE OR PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
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Dec 2, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND PLASTIC BOTTLES WITH ORANGE CAPS THAT ARE BEING USED FOR FRESH JUICE. BOTTLES ARE MANUALLY CAPPED FOR CUSTOMERS. BOTTLES ARE BEING REMOVED FROM SALE PENDING APPROVAL FROM THE CDPH. PRACTICE MUST STOP UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CDPH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-40-205
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
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May 1, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CLAM CHOWDER(170.1F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS NEAR SOFT SERVE MACHINES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD OUTSIDE NEAR DUMPSTER. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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May 2, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Mango Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Mango Cafe on file is from May 22, 2018. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Mango Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Mango Cafe.

Has Red Mango Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Mango Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Red Mango Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.