Food Safety Report: La Haciendita Taqueria, 3322 W 47th St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60632 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 8, 2025
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: missing consumer advisory with disclosure and reminder on the menu for food items that can be ordered undercooked. Instructed to provide a disclosure on the menu for all items (eggs , steak ) that can be ordered undercooked and add a reminder on the menu that reads: *these items can be ordered undercooked or raw. Consuming undercooked or raw foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: rear exit door near basement stairwell not protected, approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom corner. Instd to repair same so as to be tight fitting and properly protected

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: large open containers of salsa being stored on floor in rear prep area. Instd to elevate all food storage 6 inches and maintain

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: bowls being used as dispensing utensils and submerged in various food items. Instd to use proper utensils and maintain

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: deep, dark stains on large cutting board across from wareawashing unit. Instd to resurface/replace and maintain cutting boards at all times.

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: grease trap of 3-compartment sink (1st floor) overflowing with waste water onto floor when draining. Instd to repair and not use until properly draining. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority

Source: chicago.gov