LA HACIENDITA TAQUERIA

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE. (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DICARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT BASEMENT HAND SINK, MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOODS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN (SUGAR ETC).

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RAW WOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST FINISH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBANT, MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS, MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SOME EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Must provide allergen training for all Chicago certified food managers.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: HANDLES OF HANDWASH SINKS AND UNDERNEATH HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN COOLER: COOKED PORK AT 50.1F, COOKED TRIPE 55.1F. (BOTH COOKED YESTERDAY). INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: TABLE UNDERNEATH REAR FLAT TOP GRILL AND UNDERNEATH COOLER DOOR HANDLES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Observed food handler in front prep area handling tortillas with bare hands; observed food handler chopping lettuce in dining room with bare hands. Instructed must use utensils or wear gloves when handling ready to eat, TCS foods. Priority violation 7-38-010.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed TCS foods improperly labeled in walk in cooler in basement. Must label all TCS foods with name and discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Observed consumer advisory not printed on menu. Must provide consumer advisory Disclosure and Reminder (*) for items in which it applies. Priority foundation violatioin 7-38-005.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed peeling paint on interior ceiling of walk in cooler in basement. Must removed peeling paint, make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Must provide allergen training for all Chicago certified food managers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 - Comments: HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AN MAINTAIN.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS BEING USED (PLATES) AND IMPROPERLY STORED IN FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND SOUR CREAM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED PORK AT 49.5F, BEEF AT 53.1F, SALSA AT 57.1F, SOUR CREAM AT 52.9F, CHEESE AT 50.9F, COOKED CACTUS AT 51F, SHRIMP SOUP AT 44.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $800. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: LEAKS AT ALL FAUCETS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR SAME.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.