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LOS MANGOS

5915 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LOS MANGOS has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 22, 2015. The most recent inspection, on December 16, 2019, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 18, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on June 28, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 18, 2019. For example: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 2 times on September 26, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 26, 2017. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 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
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 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
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 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.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 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.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 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
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 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
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 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
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 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.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 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.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE WALL TOGETHER IN THE FRONT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE, AND PROPERLY SEAL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • BATHROOM ON SITE MUST BE FOR EMPLOYEES ONLY. CUSTOMERS MAY NOT ENTER FOOD PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONEL MAY ENTER FOOD PREP AREA. BARRIER NEEDED BETWEEN COUNTER AND PUBLIC. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License

    1 infraction

    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • PREMISES 2 EMPLOYEES WITH OUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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