Taqueria 7 Hermanos

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed knives, spoons and forks stored laying down in container on counter near microwave in front prep area. Instructed to store knives, spoons and forks inverted or covered during storage to prevent contamination.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single use spoons and forks stored laying down in container on shelf above microwave in front prep area. Instructed to store single use spoons and forks inverted or covered during storage to prevent contamination.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed to repair leaking faucet at front prep area handwashing sink and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mat in front of ice machine not designed of easily cleanable material. Instructed mats shall be designed to be removable and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food and debris on floor, in corners and along bases of wall behind freezers in small storage room with utility sink and small dry storage room in rear prep area. Instructed to clean floors, in corners and along bases of wall in small storage room with utility sink and small dry storage room in rear prep area and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on filters in front prep area hood. Instructed to clean filters in front prep area and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting board at prep line stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair or replace cutting board and maintain

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed knives and spatulas stored between the wall and sink. Instructed person in charge to properly store utensils to prevent possible contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food residue on interiors of cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up on filters and framework of rear prep stove ventilation system. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found minor debris accumulated inside ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no covered receptacle in unisex restroom. Must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found accumulated food debris on floor behind cooler in rear prep area. Instructed to clean floors and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used to store meat in freezers. Instd to use proper food grade containers

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 4/8/19 report 2282791 not corrected. Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site. Priority foundation 7-42-090

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed no customer advisory sign posted at this time, given sign to post, now posted.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front cutting board, and coffee machine above the coffee basket not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean rear upright freezer interior.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear storage area floor not clean, instructed to clean under and around storage shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front 3 compartment nozzle leaking/held together with plastic wrap, instructed to repair.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed foodhandler requirements not met, instructed to provide. Copy of idph's food handler requirements given at this time.

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

Inspector’s note: Food not protected from contamination during storage. Observed open raw chorizo stored with jalapeno peppers and limes in a pullout drawer of the prep cooler next to the grill. Management instructed to discard the peppers and limes. Also, observed cans of beer stored in the ice machine with consumable ice. Management instructed to remove the beer cans from the ice machine and remove the ice from the machine, clean and sanitize interior. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1547268 on 6/5/15 not corrected: 32 - grocery bags being used to store food. Instd to store in food grade containers. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic and silverware forks and plastic spoons stored improperly. Management instructed to store all utensils with handles up to prevent contamination by handling.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Improper metal stem thermometer stored at the grill station. Must provide a proper metal stem thermometer to take hot and cold food temperatures with 2 degree increments from 0-220f.

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

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used to store food. Instd to store in food grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Splashguard missing at rear 3-compartment sink and prep table. Instd to provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils improperly stored. Stoer all single service items with handles facing out to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of reach in freezer unclean with food debris. Clean and maintain interior of freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust accumulation of dust on ceiling fan. Clean and maintain fan in a dust free condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink in front cooking area. Repair and maintain faucet.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed reach in chest freezer in rear of premises. Must remove and maintain outdoor area free and clear of any equipment.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop within ice. Store ice scoop in clean dry container outside of ice when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed reach in refrigerators with food debris. Clean and maintain all reach in refrigerators.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label cooked food products insde reach-in cooler in rear prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean filters over stove in front prep area and rear prep area of grease

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

Inspector’s note: Some ceiling tiles are loose in the rear prep area must repair

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer needed inside reach-in freezer in rear prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Seal the sink to the wall in the toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the food storage shelves has some food debris on them.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the store room and in the furnace/utility room along the walls and in the corners has dust buildup on them.

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

Inspector’s note: In the rear prep area and rear food store room walls have cracks and some small holes on them. Instructed to repair the walls so no insect or rodent harborage.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Secure the toilet to the floor it the toilet room it is loose.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAP AREA IN FURNATURE ROOM AND IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOUND SOME CEILING TILES THAT ARE STAINED LOCATED IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.

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

Inspector’s note: 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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean equipment improperly stored on floor. Elevate same.

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

Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage shelves and raw wood surfaces under front countertop. Seal/paint same.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not clean, worn surfaces. Clean and paint same.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER,DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN DRAWERS UNDER GRILL TABLE.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL NEAR REAR DOOR & BEHIND JUKE BOX,WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN GAME ROOM,MISSING DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR,REAR SCREEN DOOR NEEDS DOOR SWEEP..MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL OVER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROBE & FREEZER THERMOMETER.