4 HERMANOS TOO.
6145 W TOUHY AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 22 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 142025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS RICE WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THERMOMETER IN FRONT BEVVERAGE COOLER USED TO STORE MILK NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME INSIDE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED ONLY TO PRODUCE ICE FOR COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
FEB 262024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION, (EXPIRED CERTIFICATES). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 52023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS, TOOLS, ETC. MUST RELOCATE TOOLS ETC.
JUN 182021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14-OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEAR COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
2-102.13-ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT COMPLETED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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JUN 112021FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COOK TOUCHING SHREDDED CHEESE, CHOPPED TOMATOES AND CHOPPED LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING TACOS. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED READY TO EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS SINGLE USE GLOVES OR TONGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEAR COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WRITTEN ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE WITH AN ASTERISK ON THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS, BURGERS). AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU, PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED MEAT, EGGS, SEAFOOD, BEEF OR POULTRY MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT COMPLETED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
APR 222020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITY HAS IN-COMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL KIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE KIT WITH (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.OBSERVED LARGE METAL CONTAINERS OF FOODS STORED ON MENTIONED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,NO CITATION ISSUED.(MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED MENTIONED ITEMS FROM HAND SINK).CORRECTED ON SITE).(COS).
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP IN SOAP DISPENSER ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR FOOD PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WHILE EMPLOYEE ACTIVELY PREPPING FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION.HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINKS EQUIPPED AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.(MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP TO MENTIONED HAND SINK BY THE END OF INSPECTION).CORRECTED ON SITE(COS).
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
APR 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES LOCATED OVER FREEZER UNITS
APR 122019FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
OBSERVED THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED ON WALL ON SIGN PROVIDED BY CITY. MENU PROPER DISCLOSURE NOT POSTED BUT PENDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES LOCATED OVER FREEZER UNITS
DEC 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK INCLUDING WASHROOM HAND SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO WOODEN CRATES.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 252018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE FOOD PRODUCTS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER/REACH-IN FREEZER, MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE/BOILER ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE REACH-IN DISPALY COOLER IN FRONT DINING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE/BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
AUG 302017FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER COOKED BEEF AT 72.1-80.1F,COOKED BEANS AT 72.1F.OBSERVED CHICKEN TAMALES STORED AT PREP TABLE AT 88.1-96.0F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED WASTE GREASE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE BOX ONTO THE FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR WHEN LEFT COMPARTMENT IS FILLED THEN RELEASED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH DAMAGED LIDS WITH HOLES NOT RODENT-PROOFED,ALSO,THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON AND AROUND TOP OF LID.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON GARBAGE DUMPSTERS TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING OR REPLACE DUMPSTERS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND BETTER MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE DUMPSTER TO AVOID GREASE SPILLAGE ON GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS ON TOPS OF SHELVINGS WHERE KITCHEN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ARE STORED AND MAINTAIN SURFACES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FURNACE ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING SCOOP IS CHIPPED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ICE SCOOP UTENSIL AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 72017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving in kitchen prep area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving and kitchen storage shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
MAR 222016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (3) WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
JAN 122015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET THE REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ESTABLISHMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD.
SEP 192014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST INVERT PLATES BEING STORED NEXT THE REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE STOVE UPSIDE DOWN SO AS TO BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INNER BOTTOM PORTION OF THE ICE PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE DUST FAN COVER BOX TO THE REMOVE LIME AND WHITE BUILD-UP AT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS TO BE USED AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
MAR 252014PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST POST AND PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES 2 EXTRA LARGE DEEP STAINLESS STEEL POTS WHICH DO NOT FIT INSIDE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
MUST PROPERLY ADJUST 2ND REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO FIT AROUND THE DOOR FRAME. DOOR IN FRONT OF THIS DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED. MUST REPAIR SECOND DOOR BEHIND IT.
MUST STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN A DESINGNATED AREA AT ALL TIMES. FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.
JAN 242013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE) AND FAUCET LEAKING AT SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
DEC 312012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE) AND FAUCET LEAKING AT SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
MAY 122011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be replaced/repair.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, ice machine, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage areas under storage racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, dining areas shall be replaced/repair.
Damaged, broken light shields in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced, light shields in prep areas, bathroom need cleaning(detailed).
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep areas, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
JUL 212010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Interior cooler shelves and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor in corners, utility room and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous
Unnecessary articles stored in corners and utility room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.
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