What is Los Mangos #9 Inc.'s health inspection score?

Los Mangos #9 Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Los Mangos #9 Inc. last inspected?

Los Mangos #9 Inc. was last inspected on March 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Mangos #9 Inc. have?

Los Mangos #9 Inc. has 25 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Mangos #9 Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Los Mangos #9 Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Los Mangos #9 Inc. serve?

Los Mangos #9 Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Los Mangos #9 Inc.

Name: Los Mangos #9 Inc.
Address: 3551 W 26TH ST, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 90

3551 W 26TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/3/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #477 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Mar 3, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 89/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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3551 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Jul

Jul 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Feb

May 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED SEVERELY DAMAGED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN RESTROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SEVERLY DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN RESTROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STACKED CRATES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON FILTERS IN REAR COOKING AREA HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON FILTERS IN REAR COOKING AREA HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 22

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
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.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
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.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPES AT BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
THE VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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