TAQUERIA LA HACIENDA, INC..
3452 W 59TH ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
17 of 19 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 42025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED UNCOVERED ON A TRAY ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY STORE BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (CASES OF SODA/BEVERAGES) STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (LADELS AND KNIFE) STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA AT THE STOVE AREA AND AT PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB AT THE GRILL/FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 32025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF MEAT SLICER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE/DEBRIS. INST TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
APR 32024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED VARIOUS DRY FOODS IN PLASTIC BAGS FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MISSING ADEQUATE LABELING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE IDENTIFIED SOURCE UPON REQUEST. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC INCLUDING THE NAME OF THE FOOD, THE NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF THE SOURCE, ETC..
OBSERVED PLASTIC MULTI-USE CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN BULK SUGAR CONTAINER IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND UTILIZE UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT COVERED WITH MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY-CLEANABLE: PLASTIC WRAP AROUND THE FOOD PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA, CARDBOARD ON THE GRILL IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND CARDBOARD FROM SPECIFIED AREAS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON GRILL AT FRONT KITCHEN AREA TO BE LINED WITH VISIBLE STAINS AND DEEP CUTS THAT ARE NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH NEW BOARD THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED SHELF BENEATH HOT HOLDING TABLE AT FRONT KITCHEN AREA OBSERVED TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 232023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED CLUTTER (PAINT CANS AND NON-FUCTIONING UTILITY SINK) STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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NOV 42022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OVER 2O MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES AND HOT WATER TANK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
STYROFOAM CUP BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL AND STORED IN SPICE CONTAINER. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLE AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE ABOVE FOOD).
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
JAN 252021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WITH NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED KNIVES NOT IN USE TUCKED BETWEEN TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND OBTAIN A KNIFE HOLDER FOR PROPER STORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE CONTAINER IN LADIES ROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AREA AND BANQUET WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED WASHER AND DRYER STORED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS IN CLEAN ABSORBENT RECEPTACLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UTENSILS, AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
OBSERVED BUILDUP ALONG DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE FAUCET.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS.
OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN REAR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 162017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACK FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST/REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE CEILING OVER THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO RESEAL REAR WALL BEHIND THE REAR MICROWAVE.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER FRONT PREP AREA.
NOV 12016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA, CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BANQUET AREA BAR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS IN CHAIR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIAN.
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 182016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DISCOUNTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN FILERS AT VENTIATION SYSTEM. CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SHEILD IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE LARGE BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSATION LINE NOT MAINTAINED(ICE, WATER DRIPPING), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP.
MAY 302014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP STARTING TO RUST. INSTD TO PAINT IT.
CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.
MAY 242013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED.
MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO HAVE PLACE SETTINGS PRE-WRAPPED OR PLACE AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.
EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME.
NOV 232012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARD IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 12012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. 1 TOILET IN NEED OF REPAIR, DIFFICULTY FLUSHING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE BELOW HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.
APR 112011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACE. WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 252010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,BACK PREP AREA HOOD,FILTERS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER IT IS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAY 252010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.THE FOLOWING NOT CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,BACK PREP AREA HOOD,FILTERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. INSTD. TO CLEAN ALL. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THR FOOD STORE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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