Food Safety Report: Los Mangos, 5915 S Kedzie Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

5915 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, 60629 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jul 27, 2022
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (corn 172. 2f, yogurt, etc)prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water(73. 2f) at hand washing sink in south washroom. Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at hand washing sink for proper hand washing. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following cold tcs foods stored at improper temperature in prep cooler. Sliced watermelon 52. 4f, sliced cantaloupe 49. 8f, yogurt 49. 6f. Instructed manager to discard approximately 50lbs an $100. All cold food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 50. 2f instructed manager to repair, cooler must maintain 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not labeled. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on paint can lid, on floor around water heaters, along walls and corners in furnace room, under milk crates and shelving units in dry storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates used as shelving in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rust deposits on interior surfaces of ice machine. Observed damaged gaskets on prep cooler door. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed spills and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep tables, sinks, and shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacle in south washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing/stained ceiling tiles, missing baseboards, peeling paint on walls, openings in walls and around electrical outlets in south storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dust buildup on ceiling vents, ceiling tiles, light shields, ventilation fan in prep, storage and washroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed damaged light shields in dish washing area and loose light shield in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler training available. All food handlers must have food handler training.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

Source: chicago.gov