Uncle Julio's Hacienda
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2013
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Public records show nine inspections at Uncle Julio's Hacienda stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 10, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Uncle Julio's Hacienda dates to Jan 10, 2013.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Uncle Julio's Hacienda on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 10, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AREAS,RE-GROUT SECTIONS OF FLOOR TILES SAME AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE,MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND NEW DRY WALL ON SOUTH END OF THE DINING ROOM MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS ALSO CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Dec 21, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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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: Violation #18 still pending.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Violation #34 still pending.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Violation #35 still pending.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Violation #41 still pending.
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Dec 20, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE WATER COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE/MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE IN DETAIL.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-746-4240 OR BY E-MAIL: cdphfood@cityofchicago.org FOR TAG REMOVAL. ATTENTION:A.LOPEZ.SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY (20) LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS BAGGED ONION STORAGE REAR ,SOUTH-END AT BAR AREAS,ON WALLS BEHIND THE TO-GO SERVICE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ENSURE ADEQUATE LIDS FOR TRASH CANS ,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE SERVICE AREAS,BAR AREAS TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM,ENSURE THAT REAR EXIT DOORS ARE KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AREAS,RE-GROUT SECTIONS OF FLOOR TILES SAME AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE,MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND NEW DRY WALL ON SOUTH END OF THE DINING ROOM MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS ALSO CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jul 20, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,REGROUTING FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE GRILL AREA IN KITCHEN.
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Jul 16, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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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: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Jul 13, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS,(NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR VERIFICATION )OBSERVED 8#'S OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 90.1 F .MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $276.22.ADVISED MANAGER TO MONITOR,MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 F OR BELOW,ALL HOT FOODS 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING FOODS,CLEANING TABLES,TOUCHING EYEWARE GLASSESS,WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF TWO (2) ICE MACHINES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.ALL TWO ( 2) ICE MACHINES NOW TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS,2 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE TILED WALL OF THE DISHROOM.RECCOMENDATION ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS,THE REAR EXIT DOOR ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE REAR EXIT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE DOOR,FRONT DOUBLE DOOR AT CENTER APPROX.1/4" MODE OF ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVES,GRILL,DEEP FRYERS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,MANUAL CAN OPENERS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,REGROUTING FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE GRILL AREA IN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES STAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS STAINS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Feb 3, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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 RESEAL/REPAINT RUSTY WIRE AND CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES
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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 FLOOR SOME AREAS OF STORAGE, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
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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 REPAIR BROKEN BRICK TILE FRONT SERVICE AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHT IN STORAGE AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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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 CHECK PLUMBING TO HOT WATER IN BATHROOM SINKS, WATER COMES OUT VERY COLD, THEN TURNS HOT
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Oct 4, 2010
Tag Removal
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
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Sep 29, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND A TOTAL OF 10 4" PANS OF COOKED RICE INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ARE RANGING FROM 68.4F-94.7F.FOUND NO TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR SAID FOODS.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.TOTAL WEIGHT 50#,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$600.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY FOLLOW A COOLING LOG SUCH THAT COOL FOOD FROM 140F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS,THEN COOL TO 40F WITHIN 4 ADDITIONAL HOURS=TOTAL COOLING TIME:6 HOURS OR LESS.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.A DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZED SERVICE IS NEEDED,NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN READY,TAG REMOVAL.
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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 RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND DRAIN LINES AT BAR MUST BE CONNECTED INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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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.MISSING FLOOR GROUT BENEATH FOOD PREP LINE STEAMTABLE .
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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.FOUND VENTILATION COVERS DUSTY ABOVE FRONT SERVERS STATION REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
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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 COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSERS FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Julio's Hacienda last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Julio's Hacienda on file is from Jan 10, 2013. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Julio's Hacienda?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Uncle Julio's Hacienda.
Has Uncle Julio's Hacienda's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Julio's Hacienda have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Uncle Julio's Hacienda 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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