4 HERMANOS TOO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 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.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEAR COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.