4 Hermanos
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2016
95
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at 4 Hermanos stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. 4 Hermanos's record stops at Mar 2, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 2, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Feb 22, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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.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 FOOD FOR DELIVERY,ALSO SERVING FOOD / WATER TO CUSTOMERS. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID AREA." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Feb 17, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 EXPOSED HAND SINK.SINK IS INSTALLED BETWEEN DISPLAY PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NO -ABSORBENT MATERIALS, THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOORS PARTIALLY MISSING,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THRESHOLD SO DOORS CAN BR TIGHT FITTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED ON KNIFE RACK
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,GRIMES ON FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDE AT LIGHT INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WERE OPENED PRODUCE IS STORED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 FOOD FOR DELIVERY,ALSO SERVING FOOD / WATER TO CUSTOMERS. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID AREA
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Feb 6, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: 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.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH FOOD GRADE PRODUCTS OR REPLACE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE CUBES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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 FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. TODAY(2-6-15)OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 EXPOSED HAND SINK.SINK IS INSTALLED BETWEEN DISPLAY PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NO -ABSORBENT MATERIALS, THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOORS PARTIALLY MISSING,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THRESHOLD SO DOORS CAN BR TIGHT FITTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED ON KNIFE RACK
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,GRIMES ON FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDE AT LIGHT INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WERE OPENED PRODUCE IS STORED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 PAPER TOWELS AT SAID AREA
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Oct 2, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC BAGS TO STORE RAW MEATS IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR FROZEN MEATS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
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Sep 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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 CRACKS/CREVICES, #40 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER(S) FOR FOOD HANDLERS. SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSEPCTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC BAGS TO STORE RAW MEATS IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR FROZEN MEATS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED BY HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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Mar 25, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER(S) FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 25, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING (PRODUCTS PREPARED) FOR COOKED, READY TO EAT FOOD STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP TABLE (REAR AREA) MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Apr 5, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: 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 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. AROUND FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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May 2, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed raw wood in rear prep area storage cabinet, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing wall tile in kitchen prep area shall be provided/repaired, walls in rear kitchen need detailed cleaning.
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Jun 28, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving, counter shelving, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in kitchen prep area had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repair/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in rear storage area shall be provided, light shields in prep area need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen areas need cleaning.
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Sep 10, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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 CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT .HAIRNET OR BASEBAL CAP,OR BANDANA
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 4 Hermanos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 4 Hermanos on file is from Mar 2, 2016. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 4 Hermanos?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at 4 Hermanos.
Has 4 Hermanos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 4 Hermanos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 4 Hermanos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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