Mangos Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Mangos Caribbean Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from May 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “proper date marking and disposition”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Atlanta restaurant, which scores around 90. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Followup
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed PIC failure to display current food inspection report. Ca: Advised PIC to always post the most current inspection report
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up of gravel and dirt debris along the floors in the areas nearest to the 3 comp sink and WIC unit & rust like material along the walls in the main kitchen area. Observed build up on grill back wall CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed standing water on the floor throughout the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
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Apr 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: Observed oxtail stew/brown stew sitting out in main kitchen with temperature of 57F COS: PIC discarded of food immediately Observed food out of temp in RIC in main kitchen Cheese 45F, Chicken 43 CA: Advised PIC to put food in freezer to cool food immediately
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: “PIC” inability to provide employee health agreement form or document regarding procedures for restriction and exclusion. PIC stated the boss would have that information
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed discoloration on cutting boards as well as numerous cuts in board in main kitchen CA: Advised PIC to discard of old cutting boards
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PIC inability to provide Spill Kit or proper documentation with instructions on how to respond to vomit and diarrheal events CA: Will provide establishment with proper documentation to post
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed no person in charge that could properly answer questions asked, person I spoke with stated he had just been back for 2 weeks and the boss would know the answers
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a water leak around the 3 comp sink with water flow piling into and around the WIC unit in the main kitchen area. Observed standing water on the floors throughout the kitchen. Observed heavy leak from mop sink as well as standing water in WIC CA: Advised PIC a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several missing ceiling tiles in the main kitchen area. Observed standing water on the floor throughout the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up of gravel and dirt debris along the floors in the areas nearest to the 3 comp sink and WIC unit & rust like material along the walls in the main kitchen area. Observed build up on grill hood and back wall CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
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Aug 21, 2025
Followup
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed macaroni, butter, and curry chicken holding at 42-44 degrees in the WIC. COS- items were removed, WIC door was left open and cooler door was closed and ambient temperature reached 40. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed beef and veggie patties holding in a warmer below 135F, observed jerk chicken holding in a warmer below 135F. COS- items were discarded and water was added to warmer. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed macaroni, chicken, curry chicken and other cooked food that were not properly dated marked. PIC said they were made yesterday but the amount of food in the WIC didn’t seem like the food was all made yesterday and none of the items had date marks. CA- the PIC has to date mark any food that is held for more than 24 hours. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indi...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee cutting vegetables with bracelets on his wrist. COS- jewelry was removed. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up of gravel and dirt debris along the floors in the areas nearest to the 3 comp sink and WIC unit & rust like material along the walls in the main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris in the RIF in the back kitchen and ice buildup. CA- freezer shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a water leak along the 3 comp sink with water flow piling into and around the WIC unit in the main kitchen area. Observed standing water on the floors throughout the kitchen. CA: Advised PIC a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several missing ceiling tiles in the main kitchen area & restroom facilities, along with damaged/missing floor tiles in the main kitchen area. Observed standing water on the floor throughout the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed beef & chicken patties stored inside of warming cabinet in the main kitchen area measuring at Hot holding temperatures below 135F. CA: Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. MOD disposed of beef & chicken Patties
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build up of soil debris inside of microwave unit located beside steam table in main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food debris build up inside kitchen 2 microwaves. All food contact surfaces shall;l be cleaned to sight and touch. CA-EHS advised MOD to clean inside microwaves more efficiently
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black and pink slime substance inside ice machine on baffle at front service. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. C- EHS advised MOD to clean ice machine immediately
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed the lack of date marking labels to prepped food items stored inside of the RIC & WIC units in the main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. EHS left 7 day date marking documentation
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ribs stored in WIC without any covering, Storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; CA-EHS advised MOD to cover ribs
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up of gravel and dirt debris along the floors in the areas nearest to the 3 comp sink and WIC unit & rust like material along the walls in the main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a water leak along the 3 comp sink with water flow piling into and around the WIC unit in the main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several missing ceiling tiles in the main kitchen area & restroom facilities, along with damaged/missing floor tiles in the main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
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Jan 6, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed beef & chicken patties stored inside of warming cabinet in the main kitchen area measuring at Hot holding temperatures below 135F. CA: Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed the lack of date marking labels to prepped food items stored inside of the RIC & WIC units in the main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed establishment failure to display current food inspection report. CA: Advised PIC the most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up of gravel and dirt debris along the floors in the areas nearest to the 3 comp sink and WIC unit & rust like material along the walls in the main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a water leak along the 3 comp sink with water flow piling into and around the WIC unit in the main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several missing ceiling tiles in the main kitchen area & restroom facilities, along with damaged/missing floor tiles in the main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Dec 17, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed failure to provide date marking labels to prepped tcs food items located inside of RIC & WIC units. CA: Advised PIC ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed posted CFSM inside of establishment in expired condition 8/1/2024. CA: Advised PIC Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation. Pf
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand-washing sink located in main kitchen area missing drying towels. CA: Advised PIC each hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks shall be provided with a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel. Pf
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build up of soil debris inside of microwave unit located beside steam table in main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several missing ceiling tiles in the main kitchen area & mens restroom, along with damaged/missing floor tiles in the main kit hen area. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed drying mops incorrectly placed, directly on the floor in the main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live roach along storage area located above prep table. CA: Advised PIC the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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Apr 22, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection hand wash sink was not accessible. Multiple cleaning rags were stored. Hand wash sink will be accessible for use at all times. CA-PIC removed rags
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: At time of inspection no hand towels present at sink. Sink will be equipped with paper towels for use. CA- EHS advised pic to get paper towel immediately.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink slime inside ice machine spout. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CA- EHS advised pic to clean immediately
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly date mark TCS at Grill prep & WIC ( time/temperature control) food stored in walk in cooler and RIC. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Ensure all TCS foods prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be properly date marked. COS: Advised PIC to properly date mark all TS food it...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly label food containers bins stored in the main kitchen with a common name of item(flour & rice bins). All food items out of original packaging shall have a common name to identify. CA- PIC labeled containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed failure to display current food inspection report. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, Advised PIC to post current report.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on floor, under counter, in corners throughout kitchen area, also food debris on handles throughout facility. CA-EHS advised pic to clean throughout facility
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leaking water from under the prep sink in main kitchen, also observed bus tub under the meat prep sink (back area) to catch leaking water. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. Advised PIC to have plumbing system repaired immediately to avoid infestation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mangos Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mangos Caribbean Restaurant on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mangos Caribbean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mangos Caribbean Restaurant.
How does Mangos Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Mangos Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Mangos Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mangos Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mangos Caribbean Restaurant 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 Mangos Caribbean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mangos Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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