LA HACIENDITA TAQUERIA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 51*F NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION UNIT TAGGED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT SEAL OR PAINT SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER REMOVE CARDBOARD DO NOT USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DELI SLICER UNCLEAN, MACHINE NEED TO BE DISASSEMBLED AND DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINAGE PIPE IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF HAND WASH SINK DRAINAGE PIPE NEEDS TO BE MOVED AWAY FROM THE SINK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PURCHASE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE,AND SANITIZE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT CHEST OOOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA GASKETS AREB IN POOR

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST 2 LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL BEHIND GRILL IN REAR KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF CHEST PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA READS 55.0F CHEST COOLER WILL BE TAGED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED FAX# 312-746 4240 ATTENTION SUPERVISOR ARLEEN LOPEZ CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: TEMPERATURE TAKEN INTERNAL OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE PREP CHEST COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA WAS BETWEEN 51.9F TO 55.9F FOOD ITEMS WHERE SLICED TOMATOES,SLICED ONIONS,AND SOUR CREAM,CHEESE, MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DESTROYED ALL FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE COOLER AT THIS TIME WEIGHT-18LBS COST $31.00 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT CHEST OOOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA GASKETS AREB IN POOR REPAIR

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST 2 LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL BEHIND GRILL IN REAR KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND MANY DIRTY DISHES AND POT AND PANS NOT CLEAN IST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEM. ALSO MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS TO BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STORAGE SHELF BACK PREP AREAS, HOODS, FILTERS AND ALL THE EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND THE FRONT PREP AREA FILTERS NEED CLEANING. ALSO FOOD STORAGE AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET AT 1ST FL SINK AND REAR PREP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE HAS LIME AND RUST ON THE INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. YELLOW WATER IS DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE WHEN TO ICE MACHINE IS IN THE DEFROST MODE. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE FRONT DOOR NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOF IT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE BASEMENT IST WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE BACK PREP AREAS HOODS, FILTERS AND ALL THE EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND THE FRONT PREP AREA FILTERS NEED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER IN USE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 62.9F. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND REINSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPT. INSTD TO FAX LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 WHEN REPAIRED AND TO REQUEST REINSPECTION. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER COOLERS ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. REPAIR SERVICE TECH ON SITE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER: 50LBS STEAK AT 59.1F, 20LBS OF PORK AT 58.6F, 10LBS OF COOKED CABEZA AT 60.9F, 20LBS OF CHICKEN AT 60.3F, AND 10LBS OF COOKED INTESTINES AT 61.9F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX $750.00 VALUE 110LBS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL.PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE SCREW ON LIGHT FIXTURE AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM GRILL TABLES,RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL TABLE & WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FILTERS ,ALL SHELVING UNITS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM.NO COPY OF MAP OR MSDS IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST PROVIDE MAP & MSDS,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/21/10.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL.PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE SCREW ON LIGHT FIXTURE AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM GRILL TABLES,RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL TABLE & WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FILTERS ,ALL SHELVING UNITS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE & FAUCET AT 1ST FL. REAR PREP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL FREEZERS.