MAR 3
2026
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LOS MANGOS #9 INC..
YOUR CALL. 59/100
3551 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 3, 2026 · passed
3 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 92025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.18 OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL ON THE BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED SEVERELY DAMAGED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN RESTROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 72025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2025
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS IN RESTROOMS. HOT WATER IS OBSERVED AT 60°F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT TEMPERATURE OF 100°F. PRIORITY VIOLATION ##7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERLY DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN RESTROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 202024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 20
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS, NACHO CHEESE, CHOPPED CANTALOUPE/WATERMELON, AND YOGURT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE DURING TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STACKED CRATES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
JUL 282023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PAINT PEELING FROM WALL NEAR HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AS WELL AS WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON FILTERS IN REAR COOKING AREA HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 212023FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2023
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED INSIDE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN, AS WELL AS DISPOSE OF ALL ICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PAINT PEELING FROM WALL NEAR HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AS WELL AS WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON FILTERS IN REAR COOKING AREA HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 202022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES MUST BE PROVIDED IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT OCCURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPES AT BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL BY THE FRONT HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
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