La Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, La Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie has 24 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited 15 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
24
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOMS AND EXPOSED SINKS. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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90
May 22, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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
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86
May 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
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78
Jun 29, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jun 22, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Dec 20, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT BASEMENT HAND SINK, MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOODS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN (SUGAR ETC).
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW WOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST FINISH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBANT, MAINTAIN.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS, MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Must provide allergen training for all Chicago certified food managers.
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67
Mar 5, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 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)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: HANDLES OF HANDWASH SINKS AND UNDERNEATH HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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74
Nov 20, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: TABLE UNDERNEATH REAR FLAT TOP GRILL AND UNDERNEATH COOLER DOOR HANDLES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 4, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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.
25
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed peeling paint on interior ceiling of walk in cooler in basement. Must removed peeling paint, make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Must provide allergen training for all Chicago certified food managers.
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50
Sep 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AN MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
39
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS BEING USED (PLATES) AND IMPROPERLY STORED IN FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Aug 15, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 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.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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74
Aug 17, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPE. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LINE OF WALK-IN COOLER IMPROPERLY DRAINING. INSTD TO ROUTE DRAIN PROPERLY. REPAIR FAN OF WALK-IN COOLER, LOUD EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM MOTOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME STANDING FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BY SINKS. INSTD TO KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT ALL FAUCETS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR SAME.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
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70
Jul 24, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jun 6, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 51*F NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION UNIT TAGGED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT SEAL OR PAINT SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER REMOVE CARDBOARD DO NOT USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI SLICER UNCLEAN, MACHINE NEED TO BE DISASSEMBLED AND DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINAGE PIPE IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF HAND WASH SINK DRAINAGE PIPE NEEDS TO BE MOVED AWAY FROM THE SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PURCHASE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE,AND SANITIZE.
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70
Apr 22, 2013
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT CHEST OOOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA GASKETS AREB IN POOR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST 2 LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL BEHIND GRILL IN REAR KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS
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Apr 15, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 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)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 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)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT CHEST OOOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA GASKETS AREB IN POOR REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST 2 LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL BEHIND GRILL IN REAR KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS
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Dec 17, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS TO BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET AT 1ST FL SINK AND REAR PREP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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74
Feb 21, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: 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)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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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. 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.
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82
Jul 25, 2011
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA
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90
Jul 22, 2011
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA
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90
Jul 21, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 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.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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82
Oct 28, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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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.MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FILTERS ,ALL SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at La Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie.
Has La Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie is inspected around two times per year on average.
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