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CONCERNS NOTED

TAQUERIA LA HACIENDITA, INC.

5922-5924 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60629

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

60/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

Jul 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

17 total

contamination
635%
facility
424%
hygiene
318%
other
212%
pest
16%
temperature
16%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Code 10

MinorPest

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

Code 38

MinorHygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Code 51

MinorContamination

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNCOVERED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Code 39

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.

Code 47

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.

Code 49

MinorFacility

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED SEWER/WASTE-WATER BACKING UP AT THE FLOOR DRAIN WHERE THE FURNACE AND MOP SINK ARE LOCATED NEAR THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. MANAGER CONTACTED A PLUMBER. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND RODDED OUT THE DRAIN TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Code 52

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILDUP ON OVERHEAD VENTS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Code 56

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS AT THE GRILL/FRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Code 56

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from July 2025262 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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