La Haciendita Taqueria

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked interior surface of lower ice machine door. Instructed to smoothly repair or replace interior surface of lower ice machine door to prevent contamination of ice. Observed damaged gaskets on both doors of two door refrigerator in rear first floor prep area. Instructed to repair or replace damaged gaskets on both doors of two door refrigerator in first floor rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink in bar. Instructed to repair leaking faucet at three compartment sink in bar. Observed water draining from drainpipe of ice machine onto floor. Instructed to repair drainpipe of ice machine for proper waste water drainage into floor drain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in all gender employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle for all gender employee washroom for sanitary products.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup on condensor line in walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice from condensor line in walk in freezer and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in first floor rear prep area. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles in facility and maintain. Observed missing grout in between tiles throughout first floor rear prep area. Instructed to smoothly replace missing grout in between floor tiles in first floor rear prep area near floor drain near two compartment sink and in walkway leading to dining area for ease of cleanability.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: rear exit door near basement stairwell not protected, approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom corner. Instd to repair same so as to be tight fitting and properly protected

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

Inspector’s note: Rear exit door near basement stairwell not protected, approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom corner. Instd to repair same so as to be tight fitting and properly protected

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

Inspector’s note: Large open containers of salsa being stored on floor in rear prep area. Instd to elevate all food storage 6 inches and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Bowls being used as dispensing utensils and submerged in various food items. Instd to use proper utensils and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Deep, dark stains on large cutting board across from wareawashing unit. Instd to resurface/replace and maintain cutting boards at all times.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Grease trap of 3-compartment sink (1st floor) overflowing with waste water onto floor when draining. Instd to repair and not use until properly draining. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing cover for light switch along stairs to basement. Instructed person in charge to repair and seal.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing cover for light switch along stairs to basement. Instructed person in charge to repair and seal.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2579654 not corrected; #47 observed gaskets on the tall two-door refrigerator and two-door reach-in cooler in the prep area in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain. #47-observed cutting boards at the cook line with deep seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.#55 observed spill food debris in the upstairs kitchen and prep area on the walls behind and next to equipment and on the floors underneath equipment and shelving. Instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dry pepper, sugar, and rice containers not labeled in the dry storage area in the basement. Instructed to label all food storage containers with the common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed fish in the tall two door refrigerator stored directly in contact with ice. Instructed to wrap or seperate food items intended for consumption from being in direct contact with ice.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on the tall two door refrigerator and two door reach-in cooler in the prep area in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed can opener in the food prep area heavily soiled with dry food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards at the cook line with deep seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet at the three compartment sink in the basement. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles (waste can with lid) inside womens washroom stalls. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spill food debris in the upstairs kitchen and prep area on the walls behind and next to equipment and on the floors underneath equipment and shelving. Instructed to clean 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 cooked rice. Instd to use proper food grade containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive ice accumulation on walk in cooler freezer. Instd to remove ice and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted a few leaks at the 3 comp sink in the basement(at the fixtures and pipes underneath. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA ON THE 1st FLOOR.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters above the cooking equipment to remove grease build up.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drain line from ice machine in disrepair (drain line empties onto floor) in basement. Must repair to make drain line from ice machine flow directly into pipe that empties into floor drain. Must maintain same. Observed small leak at pipe under 3 compartment sink in basement. Must repair and maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed areas of basement with (clear) water pooling. Must keep floors clean and dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the condiment cooler in front of the cooking station in poor repair(stained, and pitted, instructed to replace. Observed rice in the steamer in a grocery bag, instructed to provide proper food grade container, or bag like zioloc/or baggie.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front bar cutting board not clean, also rear #10 can opener, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wall in kitchen with food splaches at salas station, instructed to remove/clean.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes stored on the prep tables, cutting boards, instructed on proper storage in a bucket of 100ppm chloring sanitizer.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty freezer storage shelves in basement freezer, instructed to remove the rust.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Observed plumber putty in basement dish washing sink. Instructed to weld serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty freezer storage shelves in basement freezer, instructed to remove the rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear cutting boards, and #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean char grill and flat top grill drip tray.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the basement prep/dish area floor drains not clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed light shileds not clean front dining, rear prep, instructed to clean also clean front dusty fan blades.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Inspection report summary from 6/14/16 was not posted in the establishment. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

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

Inspector’s note: Maintain the floor dry in the basement to prevent pest harborage conditions.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor drains in the basement to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies on the walls, ceiling and stock items in the basement and employee washroom. 20 live fruit flies were observed in these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1632105 on 2/23/16 not corrected: 34 - regrout the floor tiles where needed in the first floor food prep area. 35 - observed chipped paint on the basement wall next to the 2 compartment sink. Must scrape and repaint chipped paint. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Maintain the floor dry in the basement to prevent pest harborage conditions.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the prep coolers (inside of doors, wire racks), shelf above the prep cooler across from the grill, prep tables, light shields in the first floor prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Regrout the floor tiles where needed in the first floor food prep area and seal the junction between the floor and wall in the basement next to the 2 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the basement wall next to the 2 compartment sink. Must scrape and repaint chipped paint.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair the leak at the drain line to the exposed handwashing sink in the food prep area next to the door between the kitchen and bar.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep tables. Management instructed that wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves and interior bottom of prep cooler in poor repair, exposed insulation. Remove rust and repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Table underneath flat top grill not clean, food debris. Clean same.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in basement. Instd to provide adequate lighting.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Employees without food handler requirement met. (no proof, no records). Instd to provide as required.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unclean floors with dirt build-up in basement under and behind all large equipment. Clean all floors in corners and under and behind all large equipment and maintain in a sanitary condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink in rear prep area leaking underneath. Observed 2 compartment sink in rear prep area leaking underneath. Observed mop sink leaking from back flow preventer located on wall above mop sink. Instructed to abate all leaking condition at hand sink, 2 compartment sink and mop sink and maintain. Observed unclean floor drains with dirt and debris buildup in walk in, basement, and upstairs kitchen. Remove dirt and debris and maintain in a sanitary condition.observed vent in employee restroom in basement with dust accumulation. Remove dust from vent and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in refrigerators behind service line and behind bar. Install easily readable thermometers and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting boards in the rear prep area and basement prep area has open seams

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

Inspector’s note: Clean filters above cooking stove of grease build-up and clean interior of prep chest cooler in rear prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Defrost and clean the reachin chest freezer has ice buildup inside unit. Located in the second prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls behind the cooking equipment has some grease on them.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield under the east hood above the cooking equipment. Instructed to provide the light shield.

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

Inspector’s note: The faucet at the exposed hand sink in the front prep area and the 3-compartment in the second prep area both have steady dripping into the sink. Instructed to repair or replace both faucets so they work properly.

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

Inspector’s note: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.

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 FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS 1ST AND BASEMENT THEY HAVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.

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.

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

Inspector’s note: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE FLOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

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 PREP AREAS 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT THEY HAVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO CHANGE THE MOP HEAD OFTEN.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THEY HAVE DUST BUILDUP.

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

Inspector’s note: Knives improperly stored in between cooler and prep table. Instd to store properly in knife rack.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine not clean. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: 2-compartment sink faucet leaking. Repair same.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #158591 4/7/09 NOT CORRECTED.#30 MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,BAKED GOODS & DESSERTS.LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#31 MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.#32MUST REMOVE FOIL & CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES & EQUIPMENT.REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN HAND SINKS AND DRAINBOARDS OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT.#33 MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.#35 MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.#36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND FROM SCREWS IN WALL.

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 IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN VESTIBULE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE LIGHT AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELD IN BAR AREA

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.