Taqueria la Haciendita

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed to provide a tight-fitting seal to prevent the entry of pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored uncovered in the food prep area coolers. Instructed to provide food grade lids/coverings to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the cooler. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags/containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of ice buildup on the floor, walls and ceiling of the walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in the employee washroom. Instructed to repair.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust buildup on overhead vents in employee washroom. Instructed to clean.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light-bulbs at the grill/fry area. Instructed to replace.

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: See violation #29.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cooked steak in the cook line prep cooler stored covered while cooling, cooling at aequate rate. Instructed to remove cover from cooked steak and store tcs foods loosely covered or uncovered (if otherwise protected from overhead contamination) while cooling and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clean spatulas, scrapers, and other utensils stored between the 3-compartment sink and back wall at the warewashing area. Observed clean utensils stored uncovered/un-inverted at the warewashing area counter. Instructed to remove clean utensils from between sink and wall and store in an area that is clean and not exposed to splash or other sources of contamination and store clean utensils and equipment covered or inverted and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil and plastic food wrap used to line nonfood-contact surfaces of various cooking and food storage equipment (deep fryer, griddle, steam table, line cooler). Instructed to remove aluminum foil and plastic wrap and maintain smooth and easily-cleanable nonfood-contact surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceramic/clay drinking cups and plates on site. Instd to ensure all cups and plates are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove from premises.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed several plumbing fixtures throughout the facility (floor drains, 1-compartment and 3-compartment sink drain plumbing, water heater plumbing) to be soiled. Instructed to clean plumbing fixtures at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, and walk in freezer. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in beverage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces under front counter in beverage area, rusty surfaces on bottom of prep tables, rusty shelving units and damaged door gasket on rear two-door cooler. Instructed manager to repair.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet in poor repair at front 3-compartment sink and loose faucet on hand washing sink in staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all equipment in of cleaning to remove all need build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Basins of all handwash sinks and exterior of soap dispensers not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor drains near 3-compartment sink and dishmachine, not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no temperature measuring device for high temperature dish machine. Instructed manager to provide and irreversible temperature indicator for measuring utensil surface temperature. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and prep area and ventilation fan in employee washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles missing in prep and dish washing area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light shield damaged in hallway of prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no temperature measuring device for high temperature dish machine. Instructed manager to provide and irreversible temperature indicator for measuring utensil surface temperature. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed handles leaking on hand washing sink in beverage area and 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and prep area and ventilation fan in employee washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles missing in prep and dish washing area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light shield damaged in hallway of prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2213555 on 8-28-18:51-unable to locate back flow device on ice machine. Instructed to be able to locate and verify. 58-no allergen training as required for city of chicago certified managers. Instructed to obtain and be able to verify. Priority foundation citation issued 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 dry storage containers not labeled. Instd to properly do so.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11 (b-e). Observed ceramic serving bowls on site. Instd to remove from premises and use proper food grade utensils/equipment. Also observed cilantro/jalapenos/green onions being stored in original plastic, milk crate type containers from supplier after being rinsed. Must provide proper food grade containers, approved for commercial multi-use. Must maintain same

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

Inspector’s note: 4-301.12(c)- LARGE POTS FOR COOKING MEATS, AND TOMATILLO SALSA, ETC., UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE. LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE HORCHATA IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER CONTAINER/EQUIPMENT.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate backflow device on ice machine. Instd to be able to locate and verify.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-20515(b) sprayer at rear 3-compartment sink in poor repair, leaking and wrapped in plastic. Instd to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12- vents and surrounding ceiling tiles in prep area not clean. Dust. Instd to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rice in reach cooler, and beef in freezer improperly stored in grocery bags, instructed to store in proper food grade containers. Ie. Baggies/zip loc.ect.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear slicer, and cuttig board not clean, 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 the wall behind the knife rack peeling/pitted, instructed to repair. Also remove peeling paint from rear walk-in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the neck of the facuet in poor repair, instructed to repair at both 3 compartment sinks.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes improperly stored on counter, instructed to store in a container of sanitizer.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1516345 july 7, 2015 not orrected. #45 observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time. Instructed manager to provide certificates at all times. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting board needed at front prep line. Must install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All contact surfaces in need of cleaning. Handles to coolers, hands sink faucet knobs. Air vents in walk in cooler in need of cleaning. Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove build up must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor drains in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shield in rear prep area in need of replacing or repair. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pre-cooked rice stored in grocery bags in rear cooler, instructed to use proper food grade storage containers, ie. Baggies,zip lock etc.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear walk-in cooler storage cart not clean also interior of rear microwave, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear storage area light shields not clean, instructed to clean also replace water damaged ceiling tiles same area. Remove water from front hood light shield.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield over rear prep area, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear 3 compartment sink nozzle leaking, instructed to repair.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.

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

Inspector’s note: Two holes in the ceiling in the utility room. Repair the ceiling

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

Inspector’s note: Found 20 mice droppings in the utility/ mop sink room behind the water heater west wall. Serious violation 7-38-020. Clean up the area and have pest control tech come and service this establishment.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the food storage shelves in the storeroom. Has dust and food debris all over them.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the utility room and food store room.

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

Inspector’s note: Two holes in the ceiling in the utility room. Repair the ceiling.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board stained, with deep, dark grooves. Replace same. Raw wood st0rage shelf at front counter. Paint same with non toxic paint.

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

Inspector’s note: Unfinished walls at front serving station. Instd to finish walls so as to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter/unnecessary articles in rear. Instd to remove same and organize area.