Chicago
44
BEAT

4 Hermanos

5239 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · Jefferson Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
44/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
13
9 passed
Last Inspected
2016-03-02
Pass Rate
69%
4 failures
Score
44/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2016-03-02)
Failed 4 inspections (2016, 2015, 2014...)
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 32×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Other minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
2016-03-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN.

2016-02-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF- THE LID HAD A HOLE IN THE TOP LARGER THAN 1 INCH BY 1 INCH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1482585, DATED 2-17-15: VIOLATION 33-"ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." VIOLATION 38-"A WORKING EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING COUNTER.S...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN.

2015-02-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Food Temperature

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

INTERIOR DOOR LINERS FOR THE SIX DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN,EXPOSED INSULATION,MISSING PARTS AND TAPED AND RE-TAPED DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EX...

minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON KNIFE RACK AND STORED KNIFE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIFE RACK AND KNIFE.O...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,GRIMES ON FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDE AT LIGHT INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WERE OPENED PRODUCE IS STORED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

A WORKING EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING COUNTER.SINK ALREADY INSTALLED HOWEVER FAUCET IS REMOVED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED SAID FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING...

2015-02-06 Fail Canvass
7
serious Sanitation

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

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR.ALSO BLACK SLIME ON KNOBS THAT HOLD FRONT PLASTIC COVER AT SAID AREA. BROKEN/ MISSING SMALL PARTS OF THE CONTAINER / ICE BIN.INSTRUCTE...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-25-14,REPORT#1424520 OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC BAGS TO STORE RAW MEATS IN FREEZERS. #30-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR FROZEN MEATS. #38- NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE...

minor Food Temperature

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

INTERIOR DOOR LINERS FOR THE SIX DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN,EXPOSED INSULATION,MISSING PARTS AND TAPED AND RE-TAPED DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT ...

minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON KNIFE RACK AND STORED KNIFE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIFE RACK AND KNIFE....

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,GRIMES ON FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDE AT LIGHT INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WERE OPENED PRODUCE IS STORED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

AN WORKING EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING COUNTERSINK ALREADY INSTALLED HOWEVER FAUCET IS REMOVED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED SAID FAUCET.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD FOR DELIVERY,ALSO SERVING FOOD / WATER TO CUSTOMERS. PROVIDE SOAP AND...

2014-10-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC BAGS TO STORE RAW MEATS IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR FROZEN MEATS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.

2014-09-25 Fail Canvass
4
serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1236249 DATED ON 03/25/14 NOT CORRECTED, #35 OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER MICROWAVE AND LOOSE WALL PANEL AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH LOOSE WALL PANEL TO WALL AND SEAL ALL...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC BAGS TO STORE RAW MEATS IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR FROZEN MEATS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED BY HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.

2014-03-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS/CORNERS AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER MICROWAVES AND LOOSE WALL PANELS AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH LOOSE WALL PANELS TO WALLS AND SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER(S) FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

2013-10-25 Pass Complaint
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING (PRODUCTS PREPARED) FOR COOKED, READY TO EAT FOOD STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES AND FOOD CART WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP TABLE (REAR AREA) MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2013-04-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE MACHINE/BIN COVER IN REAR AND CHEST FREEZER COVER (REAR DINING AREA) IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.

2013-04-05 Fail Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

FOUND IMPROPERLY APPLIED BORIC ACID UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FOOD AND UTENSIL WARE WASHING) ALONG THE WALLS AND SOME IN FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE MACHINE/BIN COVER IN REAR AND CHEST FREEZER COVER (REAR DINING AREA) IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.--------MUST FIX LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. AROUND FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

2012-05-02 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezers, reach in coolers, must date and label food items in reach in freezers, and reach in coolers.

minor Sanitation

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

Exposed raw wood in rear prep area storage cabinet, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Missing wall tile in kitchen prep area shall be provided/repaired, walls in rear kitchen need detailed cleaning.

2011-06-28 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving, racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced. Storage shelving in front counter, storage room that dad exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall br repair/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving, counter shelving, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ceiling in kitchen prep area had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repair/sealed.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shield in rear storage area shall be provided, light shields in prep area need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen areas need cleaning.

2010-09-10 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SIDES EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND GRILL WITH GREASE BUILT UP AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CL...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT .HAIRNET OR BASEBAL CAP,OR BANDANA

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WASHCLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLES AND DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.(WATER AND BLEACH ONLY) NO SOAP.

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