Hacienda Memos Restaurant, Inc.
6822 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
Restaurant ZIP 60707 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 29, 2026
Hacienda Memos Restaurant, Inc. was last inspected on September 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.
Latest inspection
September 29, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
6 general-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside the small salsa refrigeration unit to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment.instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store and invert clean pots/pans stored kitchen racks to prevent contamination before use and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the top of the large kitchen oven, sides of hot cooking, food storage containers, storage racks inside the walk-in-cooler and exterior of the dishwashing machine, steam table, and deep fryer and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14---instructed to detail clean the ceiling ventilation covers inside the washrooms to remove excessive dusts accumulation and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical4 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 written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide and maintain signed employee health policy for each employee working on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand paper towels provided at handwashing sink at the main kitchen prep area while food handler actively cooking foods at this time and at rear handwashing sink next to the dishwashing 3-compartment sink and at the hand sink at bar area also,inside mens washroom.instructed to provide and maintain paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink at bar area not accessible for use.hand sink being used for storing bags of candy etc. While food handler actively preparing beverages at this time.instructed manager, handwashing sink must be accessible for employees to wash hands at all times.manager removed.priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c), violation consolidated with the above citation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed the air temperature inside of one kitchen 2 door stand-up cooler in the kitchen prep area at 50.5f.(no tcs foods inside cooler at this time). Instructed manager cold holding unit must maintain cold holding temperature of 41.0f or colder.instructed to repair.the said cooler is tagged "held for inspection". Instructed not to use until repaired.priority violation 7-38-005, no citation issued. (see comments below)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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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 chipped rusts on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following equipment and maintain: prep tables (tops and bottoms), exterior surfaces of fryers/top of the dishwashing machine and other cooking equipments, under grills and shelves inside of refrigeration units.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize the basement storage/utility mop sink area and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the ceiling ventilation covers inside the washrooms to remove excessive dusts accumulation and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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 packaged food items (cookies and cake slices) not properly labeled. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, business name and address where made and packaged.
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 packaged desserts (cookies and cake slices) missing allergen information on the labels. Instructed food manager that all packaged food must be labeled as required to include food allergens. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued
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: Observed ice scoop and tongs being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed plates, bowls, and pans in prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert plates, bowls, and pans after sanitizing and air drying.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine sanitizer testing devices on site at time of inspection for the low dishwashing machine. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage area not maintained. Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash and above rim and not fully and tighly closed .must remove trash and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
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: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wallbase and underneath equipment especially underneath cooking equipment and dishwashing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no paper twoels at the handsinks of the kitchen and dishwashing area. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation#7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
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: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted no sanitizer test strip kit on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to properly monitor the strength of the sanitizer .priority foundation violation#7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wallbase and underneath equipment especially underneath cooking equipment and dishwashing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12--observed no visible back flow preventer device on mop sink faucet head. Must install.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13--must properly seal open gap at base of 3-compartment sink faucet in dishwashing room.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11--observed section in kitchen prep area with no lighting. Instructed to replace light bulb kitchen to provide adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in kitchen prep area. Instructed to install a hand washing sink connected to city water line with hot and cold running water. Hand washing sink must be easily accessible for employees to wash hands at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no visible back flow preventer device on mop sink faucet head. Must install.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust and chunks of cement under cooking equipment in kitchen. Must clean and maintain.
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: Must properly seal open gap at base of 3-compartment sink faucet in dishwashing room.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed section in kitchen prep area with no lighting. Instructed to replace light bulb kitchen to provide adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.