SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LOS MANGOS.

YOUR CALL. 60/100

5758 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 7, 2024 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 7
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): PACKAGED PALETAS MISSING COMMON NAME OF PALETA AND COMPLETE LIST OF INGREDIENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING MISSING INFORMATION ON LABEL AND MAINTAIN: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and subingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: BAGS OF ONIONS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN FOOD OFF FLOOR

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES

FEB 27
2024
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL AND CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUGH, EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ENTIRE SURFACE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, TURN OFF MACHINE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PACKAGED PALETAS MISSING COMMON NAME OF PALETA AND COMPLETE LIST OF INGREDIENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING MISSING INFORMATION ON LABEL AND MAINTAIN: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and subingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BAGS OF ONIONS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN FOOD OFF FLOOR

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

CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/5/23 REPORT 2576786 NOT CORRECTED. 51 MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN. 56 4-301.14: **C** Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy FLAT TOP GRILL ON SITE WITHOUT VENTILATION ABOVE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE GRILL FROM PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

JUN 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

UNAPPROVED SOURCE OF UNSEALED UNLABELED PALETAS AND HAND PACKED ICE CREAM ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE APPROVED SOURCE (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND DOCUMENTATION THAT SOURCE IS APPROVED FROM STATE TO WHOLESALE). PALETAS MUST BE FULLY SEALED AND PROPERLY LABELED (DISTRIBUTOR, INGREDIENTS, ETC) CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $500 VALUE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FLAT TOP GRILL ON SITE WITHOUT VENTILATION ABOVE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE GRILL FROM PREMISES.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11/2/22 REPORT 2566447 NOT CORRECTED: 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

NOV 2
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

UNKNOWN SOURCE OF COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED STEAK AND COOKED PORK IN COOLERS. NO INVOICES OR RECEIPTS OF SAID PRODUCT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN INVOICES/RECEIPTS FOR ALL PRODUCT ON SITE FROM PROPERLY LICENSED FACILITIES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. ABOVE FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $50 VALUE

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SLOW DRAINING HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

AUG 24
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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SEP 4
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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