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Hacienda Restaurant

9706 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 9, 2016
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Hacienda Restaurant has seven inspections in the public record. Hacienda Restaurant was last inspected on May 9, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since May 9, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hacienda Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 9, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Nov 19, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Feb 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE 2 CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE ANND CORNERS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Aug 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF SIDE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Mar 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONTAINERS LARGE /LIDS, TO PROPERLY STORE FOR ALL OPEN BAGS OF RICE ETC IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN/MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GARGAGE CAN IN PREP AREAS.
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Oct 30, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CARD BORD BOXES USED FOR STORAGE IN PREP AREA.
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Feb 24, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED FAN GUARD COVERS IN REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hacienda Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hacienda Restaurant on file is from May 9, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hacienda Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hacienda Restaurant.

Has Hacienda Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hacienda Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hacienda Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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