Chicago
21
BEAT

Red Mango

151 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 · Loop · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
21/100

Failed most recent inspection — sanitation found

Inspections
16
9 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-06
Pass Rate
56%
4 failures
Score
21/100
BEAT
Failed 4 inspections (2025, 2020, 2019...)
Most recent inspection (2025-11-06) was a failure
Sanitation issues found across 16 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 16×
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Documentation & Training critical 12×
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2025-11-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. NOTE: CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:31AM AND LEFT R...

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. NOTE: CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:31AM AND LEFT R...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BEIGE AND BLACK BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR ICE SHOOT IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

minor Pest Activity

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAPS WITH DEAD INSECTS HANGING FROM TWO SHELVES NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND APRONS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STICKY FLY TRAPS FROM BOTH SHELVES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVE BROWN BUILDUP BEHIND BLENDERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE COUNTERS BEHIND BLENDERS IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE OF WASTE WATER. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

0BSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2024-12-27 Pass Canvass
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

2024-01-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD SUCH AS MILK WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-11-07 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoops stored on top of ice cubes, instructed to keep off cubes.

2021-09-01 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2020-09-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-08-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

FOUND THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PRESENT DEMONSTRATE FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE AND WAS WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS, MELONS & MANGOS, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 10 LBS OF YOGURT IN FRONT PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (60F). PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. $20

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, (60F) WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 10 LARGE FLIES ON THE WALL AROUND THE SELF SERVE YOGURT CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND EXCESSICIVE RUST ACCUMULATION ON GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-12-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND REFLECTIVE SET...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (CUT FRUIT INCLUDING MELON) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PRO...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.

2019-11-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE FAILED TO PRESENT DEMONSTRATE FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE AND WAS WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT NEITHER A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER (CFM) NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN PO...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND REFLECTIVE SET OF SUPPL...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (CUT FRUIT INCLUDING MELON) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROP...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-3...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEE WORKING ON SITE. SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AND TRAINING AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

2018-06-12 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

CARD BOARD USED TO COVER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

2017-11-30 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2017-05-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FACILITY MANUALLY CAPPING FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES WITHOUT A VARIANCE LETTER FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. ALL MANUALLY CAPPED JUICES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO ...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARDS PROPERLY. OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN AND DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH THE HANDLES UP ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-18 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.

2016-02-10 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

2015-03-12 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-03-11 Fail License
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED GREEN HOSE TO BE USED TO CONNECT TO OVERHEAD PLUMBING FAUCET WITH NO NOSSEL FOR CLEANING /SANITIZING MULTIPLE TOP LOADER YOGURT TAYLOR MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD GRADE HOSE THAT CAN BE USED FOR HOT/COLD WATER AND NOSSEL.CRITICAL ...

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