Taqueria La Hacienda
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
74
Score
TAQUERIA LA HACIENDA, INC., located at 3452 W 59th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on August 4, 2025, resulting in a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations related to food-contact surfaces, contamination prevention, and wiping cloth storage. Across 19 scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 3, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 23, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 14, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Jan 25, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 30, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Oct 16, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 1, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
May 12, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 30, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 23, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 1, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 11, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 25, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
May 25, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Aug 4, 2025 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED UNCOVERED ON A TRAY ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY STORE BETWEEN USES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (CASES OF SODA/BEVERAGES) STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (LADELS AND KNIFE) STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA AT THE STOVE AREA AND AT PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
44
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB AT THE GRILL/FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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