JAN 12
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA 4 HERMANOS CORP.,.
YOUR CALL. 61/100
2820 W 55TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 12, 2026 · passed with conditions
6 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Aug 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD(EGGS) THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING IT AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERISK ADDED TO MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL FOOD THAT IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OUTSIDE OF ALL GENDER WASHROOM ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT SAID AREA OF CEILNING OUTSIDE OF ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
MAR 202025FAILED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 20
2025
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP. WATER IS OBSERVED BACKING UP INTO THE THIRD AND FIRST COMPARTMENTS WHEN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 262024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMP SINK MUST REMOVE OR DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE RESIDUE ON THE BOTTOM AND IN TRACK OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEAR DOORWAY TO REAR COOKING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE RESIDUE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 232023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 23
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN PORK IN THREE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 302022PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM OVERHEAD SHELF IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMP SINK MUST REMOVE OR DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALLBASE UNDER REAR HAND SINK,STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA,FURNANCE ROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 92021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 9
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
APR 192021FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2021
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS IN REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY IN FOOD CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD AND AN ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF A PLATE. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD AND STORE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS INSIDE STORING CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON SINGLE DOOR REACH IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS WITH SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (DICED TOMATOES, SOUR CREAM, HAM) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE AND BEANS WITH NO COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT COOK AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR INSTALL AND SERVICING.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LARGE HOLD IN THE LID OF THE OF THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SEVERAL WOODEN CONTAINERS AND GARBAGE BAGS SITTING ON THE SIDE OF THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING AREA OF THE COOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT KITCHEN WITH EXCESS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS-----OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS IN THE BACK KITCHEN BEHIND THE POP MACHINE, STOVES, AND 3-COMP SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 192017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE RESTROOM BEHIND THE MOP SINK NOT FASTEN. INSTRUCTED TO RE FASTEN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 112016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 11
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED MILK AT 47.6F AND SALSA AT 57.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $31. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE STOCK POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO MOP SINK INSTALLED ON THE PREMISES. MUST INSTALL.
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