Hermosa

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 1, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Nov 14, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Jul 18, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler washing hands at 3-compartment sink. Instd to wash hands properly at handwashing sink only. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jun 13, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Jul 6, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several foods (fish and crab paste) stored outside of their original container not labeled in the prep coolers. Management instructed to label all food storage containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a small countertop residential dish washer stored in the utility closet. Manager states that the machine is not working at this time. Management instructed to use only a commercial grade dish washer or the 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes and utensils. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

6. Sep 23, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employees without food handler training. Instructed management that all food handling employees must complete food handler training and keep certificates on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Dec 9, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005(a).

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

8. Jul 22, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005(a)

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks in food preparation area and the unisex washroom. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair leak at the hot water handle at the 3-compartment sink and must maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Removed non working refrigerator and milk crates from food preparation area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up inside light shields covers above prep coolers in kitchen food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents above prep coolers in kitchen food preparation area. Mjust clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Prvious core violations not corrected from inspection#2252336 on 01/10/2019 #56. Replace the burned out light in the food prep area. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

9. Jul 14, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

10. Jan 17, 2019 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed the dipper well draining into the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to relocate the drain line to a floor drain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 replace the burned out light in the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Jan 10, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the pest control log book not maintained. The last pest control inspection was from 8/21/18 and the previous pest inspection was from 8/27/17. Management instructed to have a pest control inspection at a minimum of twice a year. An additional pest control inspection is needed. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the dipper well draining into the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to relocate the drain line to a floor drain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the washroom door located next to the kitchen propped open. Management instructed to keep the washroom door closed.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Replace the burned out light in the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Jan 3, 2019 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

13. May 18, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose splash guard at hand sink in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from reach in freezer,underside of broiler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor under,around,along wall bases in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up on hood.must repair or replace threshold on rear exit door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install a dipping well for bulk ice cream scoops

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in prep area and mop sink closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must provide hooks to hang wet mops.

14. Nov 30, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME ALSO /WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING REHEATED AND SERVED TOMATO SOUP 155*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front hood, and light shields under hood not clean, instructed to clean.

15. Apr 1, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand dipped ice cream, no dipper well, instructed to install dipper well properly connected to cold water line/drain to proper plumbing line.

16. May 8, 2015 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no splash guard between 3 compartment sink and preparation counter.

17. May 7, 2015 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Found no separation between customers and employees. Must install barrier at front counter areas. Serious violation. 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no splash guard between 3 compartment sink and preparation counter.