What is Los Mangos's health inspection score?

Los Mangos has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Los Mangos last inspected?

Los Mangos was last inspected on May 10, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Mangos have?

Los Mangos has 18 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Mangos safe to eat at?

Los Mangos has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Los Mangos

Name: Los Mangos
Address: 5758 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 76

5758 S PULASKI RD , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/10/2024

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: May 10, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

23 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5758 S PULASKI RD , Chicago, IL 60629

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Nov

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

May

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11: BAGS OF ONIONS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN FOOD OFF FLOOR
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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

Base deductions−9 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
BAGS OF ONIONS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN FOOD OFF FLOOR
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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

Base deductions−21 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

11FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE−10
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.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FLAT TOP GRILL ON SITE WITHOUT VENTILATION ABOVE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE GRILL FROM PREMISES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE 60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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

Base deductions−20 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

11FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE−10
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

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
SLOW DRAINING HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−16 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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