SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LOS MANGOS.

YOUR CALL. 70/100

3859 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 1, 2021 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 1
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN

OCT 6
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. CONTACT SURFACE A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON FAUCET OF MOP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR VENT IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 25
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD AND PREP TABLE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: Observed broken floor tiles in prep area. Must repair and maintain

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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.

MAY 23
2018
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Observed no hot water in employee toilet room at this time. Must provide. Critical violation# 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Must provide pest control service agreement/log book for new license. Serious violation# 7-38-020

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Must provide garbage disposal service agreement for new license Serious Violation# 7-38-020

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed dry snack food, packaged for customer take-away, stored in clear non-food grade bags and with no labeling. Must provide.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed rust on the shelves in the freezer and above 3 compartment sink. Must remove rust, and maintain.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed floors under equipment dirty and need detail cleaning. Observed broken floor tiles in prep area. Must repair and maintain

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed dirty vent cover in the toilet room, must clean and maintain

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed missing light shield from light in dish washing area and a broken light fixture above the prep area, must provide.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed exposed hand sink in the rear prep area slow draining. Must repair

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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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