La Haciendita Taqueria

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed bulk containers(beans, hibiscus) in the basement dry storage area, without labels and common names. Instructed person in charget to label all bulk containers.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed torn gasket on cooler in front counter/grill area on 2-door reach in cooler next to grill. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed filters in the rear ventilation system near the exterior exit to be covered in black grease. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers(beans, hibiscus) in the basement dry storage area, without labels and common names. Instructed person in charget to label all bulk containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on cooler in front counter/grill area on 2-door reach in cooler next to grill. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed filters in the rear ventilation system near the exterior exit to be covered in black grease. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2568770 CONDUCTED ON 12/20/2022. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #37-MUST LABEL BULK FOODS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN (SUGAR ETC), #53-MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS, #55-FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AND #58-Must provide allergen training for all Chicago certified food managers. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label bulk foods when not in original container, maintain (sugar etc).

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes in prep area during storage, maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found raw wood in rear prep area. Must finish to make smooth and non-absorbant, maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle in staff and women's restrooms, maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found inside of ice machine in basement with minor debris accumulation. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Food containers on floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Clean knife stored inbetween wall and electrical piping. Instd to store properly. Plates being stored in containers of cooked rice. Instd to use proper dispensing utensils and store properly (handle out of food)

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board at prep cooler in front prep area with deep, dark grooves. Instd to maintain cutting boards.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Handles of handwash sinks and underneath handles of prep coolers with debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Improper cooling of cooked pork and cooked tripe. Instd to properly cool: (1) arrange in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to faiclitate heat transfer from the surface of the food

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

Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers in basement not labeled. Instd to properly label

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty surfaces on bottom of prep tables in rear. Instd to remove rust. Raw wood surface in rear near 3-compartment sink. Instd to seal raw wood so as to be non porous and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Table underneath rear flat top grill and underneath cooler door handles with excessive food debris. Instd to clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on interior ceiling of walk in cooler in basement. Must removed peeling paint, make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive pooling water in basement prep (from morning cleaning). Must keep floor clean and dry. Observed deep spaces between tiles in rear prep area (far back of kitchen). Observed food debris and water in cracks. Must regrout/fill spaces between tiles to make smooth and easily cleanable, preventing debris and water from collecting in this area. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards pitted, with deep, dark grooves at front prep area. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards. Rusty surfaces on exterior of grease traps at 2-compartment and 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove rust and maintain. Large 30 gallon containers being used to store salsas and marinated carrots/peppers. Instd to use food grade containers of adequate size to properly wash, rinse and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Handles of exposed handsink in front prep area not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean an maintain.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Improper food dispensing utensils being used (plates) and improperly stored in food. Instd to use proper food dispensing utensils.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a rusted can opener blade attached to the prep table in the basement. Must replace. Observed tortillas stored in garbage bags and plastic grocery bags in the cooler. 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 microwave and ventilation filters in the front food prep area and the light shield in the rear food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the wall behind the cooking equipment in the rear food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 pieces of cooking equipment (gyro machine and 2 burner stove) not stored underneath the ventilation hood in the front prep area. Management instructed to store all cooking equipment under the ventilation hoods.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean knives improperly stored inbetween wall and electrical pipe. Instd to store knives properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Condensor line of walk-in cooler improperly draining. Instd to route drain properly. Repair fan of walk-in cooler, loud excessive noise from motor.

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

Inspector’s note: Excessive grease, debris under flat top grill in rear prep area. Instd to clean same and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Some standing floors in walk-in cooler and by sinks. Instd to keep dry and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaks at all faucets of 3-compartment sinks. Repair same.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to provide proper requirements.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed basement slicer not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving in basement seal or paint shelving and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as shelf liner remove cardboard do not use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed deli slicer unclean, machine need to be disassembled and detail cleaned and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking at 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen, repair and maintain sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed drainage pipe in basement in front of hand wash sink drainage pipe needs to be moved away from the sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate sink stoppers for 3 compartment sink purchase adequate sink stoppers for 3 compartment sink to properly wash,rinse,and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair gaskets at chest oooler in rear kitchen area gaskets areb in poor

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

Inspector’s note: Must defrost 2 large chest freezers in basement area has heavy ice build-up inside

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

Inspector’s note: Clean wall behind grill in rear kitchen area of food debris

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair gaskets at chest oooler in rear kitchen area gaskets areb in poor repair

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

Inspector’s note: Must defrost 2 large chest freezers in basement area has heavy ice build-up inside

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

Inspector’s note: Clean wall behind grill in rear kitchen area of food debris

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

Inspector’s note: Label the bulk food containers in the basement and label and date the food containers in the walkin cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Found many dirty dishes and pot and pans not clean ist floor and in the basement prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize them. Also must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to provide sink stoppers to both 3-compartment sinks.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage shelf back prep areas, hoods, filters and all the equipment has grease buildup and the front prep area filters need cleaning. Also food storage and dry storage containers in basment not clean. Instructed to clean all.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors throughout

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace faucet at 1st fl sink and rear prep 3- compartment sink in the basement.

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

Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE HAS LIME AND RUST ON THE INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. YELLOW WATER IS DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE WHEN TO ICE MACHINE IS IN THE DEFROST MODE. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A)

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE FRONT DOOR NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOF IT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020

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. FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE BASEMENT IST WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.

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. THE BACK PREP AREAS HOODS, FILTERS AND ALL THE EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND THE FRONT PREP AREA FILTERS NEED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage shelves and dry storage containers in basment not clean. Clean same

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

Inspector’s note: Provide splashguard at exposed handsink next to prep table at front prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Storage shelves and dry storage containers in basment not clean. Clean same

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

Inspector’s note: Provide splashguard at exposed handsink next to prep table at front prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Storage shelves and dry storage containers in basment not clean. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide splashguard at exposed handsink next to prep table at front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL.PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE SCREW ON LIGHT FIXTURE AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM GRILL TABLES,RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL TABLE & WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FILTERS ,ALL SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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 CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM.NO COPY OF MAP OR MSDS IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST PROVIDE MAP & MSDS,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/21/10.

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 LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.

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 INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL.PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE SCREW ON LIGHT FIXTURE AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM GRILL TABLES,RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL TABLE & WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.

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 ALL COOLERS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FILTERS ,ALL SHELVING UNITS.

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 CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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 CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE & FAUCET AT 1ST FL. REAR PREP 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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL FREEZERS.