SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LOS MANGOS.

BEAT. 48/100

5915 S KEDZIE AVE · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 6, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 13 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed

VIOLATIONS

includes 13 critical

RECORDS COVER

5 YEARS

since Dec 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 6

2025

PASSED

1 violation1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 GAP NOTED ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTED AND PROTECTED.

APR 29

2025

FAILED

2 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LARGE VARIETY OF PRE PACKAGED FULLY SEALED PALETAS BY MANUFACTURER MISSING PROPER LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS . MANY PALETAS CONTAINING NUTS, OTHER MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS AND OTHER INGREDIENTS WITHOUT LABELING INGREDIENTS OR LISTED IN COMMON NAME OF PALETA. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PALETAS WITH ALL ALLERGENS AND COMPLETE LIST OF OTHER INGREDIENTS OR REMOVE PALETAS FROM PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

CRITICALPest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 GAP NOTED ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTED AND PROTECTED.

MAY 6

2024

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORFood Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BOX OF DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS STORED ON SHELF IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND CEASE STORAGE OF SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN RESTROOMS.

SERIOUSSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF HOT-HOLDING UNIT AND GRIDDLE IN FRONT AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA) HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS IN CORNER OF FRONT SERVICE AREA (ABOVE HOT-HOLDING UNIT) TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 18

2024

PASSED

5 violations

DETAILS

MINORFood Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER IS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY MANAGER AWARE THAT COOLER DOES NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE TO STORE TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CURRENT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT 48.0F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BOX OF DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS STORED ON SHELF IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND CEASE STORAGE OF SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN RESTROOMS.

SERIOUSSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA) HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

AUG 14

2023

PASSED

0 violations

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AUG 10

2023

FAILED

5 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE FURNACE/BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

AUG 15

2022

PASSED

0 violations

AUG 12

2022

FAILED

1 violation1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

LIVE MOUSE NOTED IN STORAGE AREA. OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING STORAGE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT.

AUG 4

2022

FAILED

8 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (A): NO HOT WATER(73.2F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

MINORPest Activity

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

4-202.16: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

MINORSanitation

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS, VENTILATION FAN IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING/STAINED CEILING TILES, MISSING BASEBOARDS, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN SOUTH STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CRITICALPest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 7/27/2 REPORT 256166 NOT CORRECTED: 38- OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM AND ON STORAGE CONTAINERS. OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE/CORNERS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND UNDER/BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES, IN STORAGE ROOM AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-42-090

JUL 27

2022

FAILED

17 violations4 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CORN 172.2F, YOGURT, ETC)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(73.2F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. SLICED WATERMELON 52.4F, SLICED CANTALOUPE 49.8F, YOGURT 49.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AN $100. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PAINT CAN LID, ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATERS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, UNDER MILK CRATES AND SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORPest Activity

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, SINKS, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING/STAINED CEILING TILES, MISSING BASEBOARDS, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN SOUTH STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS, VENTILATION FAN IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 4

2021

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

GARBAGE IN SIDE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ORGANIZING ALL SUPPLIES. MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STICKY SUBSTANCE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 27

2020

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SMALL RUST DEPOSITS. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUST ACCUMULATION. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

DEC 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

8 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTOR ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND A WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.

MINORDocumentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. PROVIDE PROOF REQUIREMENT WAS MET.

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