Carniceria la Hacienda No 2 Inc
3629 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
Grocery Store ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 2, 2026
Carniceria la Hacienda No 2 Inc was last inspected on July 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
July 2, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Instructed person in charge to maintain all items at least six inches from floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the rear of the facility and storage areas. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of in-use utensils (knives) in deli prep area. Instructed to store properly between uses.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the deli prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish/replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelving units in cooler. Instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: FROZEN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH BEING OFFERED FOR SALE IN REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE. (LABEL INDICATING KEEP FROZEN) REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard inbetween handwash sink and 3-compartment sink at front meat prep area. Instd to provide splashguard and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor in deli/meat service area and in toilet room with worn, uneven surfaces. Instd to repair floor so as surface to be even, easily cleanable and non porous.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, 20 lbs of chorizo sausage at 60.2f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 20lbs at $100. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
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.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor in rear furnace room. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the walls and ceiling at meat counter prep area. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food items with no identification on them. Instructed to label and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must have utensils teethered to container for proper dispensing of products. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The following food equipment: grill, flat top, and bakery display holder in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak at 3 compartment sink in meat department. Instructed to correct and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle must be covered at all times. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Cleaning supplies (windex, bleach) improperly stored on shelves with single service contaiers. Instd to store in designated area. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Employees personal items (lunch bag, purse, phones) improperly stored with equipment storage. Instd to store in designated area.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: No barrier from public contamination for open trays of chicharron. Instd to provide proper barrier to protect from contamination. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor in meat/deli area in poor repair, worn and uneven surfaces. Instd to repair floor so as to be a smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat salsa and deli meats not labeled and dated in display coolers. Instructed manager to label and date all refrigerated tcs food held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed packaged food items displayed for customer service and not labeled with ingredients, net weight, business name and address. Instructed to properly label all packaged food items.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in bakery and rear prep area. Instructed to label all bulk containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the side butcher shop cutting boards not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up on the floor in the freezer, instructed to remove.
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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 ceiling in rear storage with a bubble, instructed to remove and repair.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of cleaning to remove grease build up. Must clean both hoods and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: All food must be off the floor 6 inch. Correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak at freezer fan unit. Must repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in bakery section in need of cleaning in corners to remove build up. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All coolers in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear floor in poor repair,instructed to repair/replace.
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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 wall behind the rear 3 compartment sink, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear and front storage area, instructed to organize andremove items not being used.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the hood and filters above the cooking equipment has some grease buildup.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove the clutter boxes,old equipment in the back area so no insect or rodent harborage.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Fan covers of walk-in cooler not clean, dust accumulation. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Lightshields missing in walk-in freezer. Replace same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning and must keep free from standing water. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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