CARNICERIA LA HACIENDA, INC.

3459 W 59th ST, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · Grocery Store

17 inspections

CanvassJul 3, 2025
3 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (SODA POPA AND CASES OF WATER) STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FRONTLINE AREA AND IN THE MIDDLE OF AISLE 4. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED BLUE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG INSIDE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER STORING BREAD CRUMBS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.
CanvassAug 8, 2024
2 infractions
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REMOVE STAINS, GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN
CanvassAug 7, 2023
4 infractions
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLER, SUCH AS 10LBS OF PORK RIBS AT 68.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 10LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE CONMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE TOP OF MEAT DISPLAY CASE AT CONDENSER DRAIN PANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFeb 22, 2022
9 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS ON PACKAGED ITEMS IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
  - OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT INVERTED IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FLOOR SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDs IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AS NEEDED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICER, GRINDER, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
CanvassJan 25, 2021
2 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CRATES AFTER EACH USE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassMay 30, 2019
4 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED PACKAGED JELLO AND DESSERTS DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN COOLERS AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS, NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD PACKAGED ON SITE.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED TONGS AND SCOOPS STORED ON PASTRIES AND INSIDE FRIED PORK SKINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL DISPENSING UTENSILS IN SEPARATE CONTAINER OR ABOVE FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintAug 1, 2018
5 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO VIOLATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED SOME DATE MARKING, BUT WENT OVER ALL TCS FOODS THAT NEED DATE MARKING, INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE REAR MEAT CUTTING TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORE VIOLATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ComplaintMar 22, 2017
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSREVED THE REAR MEAT SECTION PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SLICER, AND GRINDER NOT CLEAN, INSTEUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE MEAT CUTTING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE MEAT SPLASHES FROM WALL.
CanvassNov 1, 2016
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BREAD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BAKERY AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMar 18, 2016
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER TO REMOVE ALL SPILL ANS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - LIGHT SHEILDS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIAN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassJul 6, 2015
1 infraction
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER,, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR IE. ZIP LOCK, BAGGIES ETC.
CanvassOct 1, 2014
3 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN THE COOKING STOVES IN THE PREP AREA HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE STORE HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
CanvassJul 2, 2013
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPLACE SOILED CHIP DISPLAY UNITS. REPLACE CRACKED LID FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - REPAIR LOOSE THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
CanvassNov 23, 2012
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - FAUCET NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassMar 1, 2012
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN BUTCHER AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassApr 11, 2011
4 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. SCALE LABEL MUST HAVE THE PROPER INFORMATION. NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - 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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF SHEILDING WITH PROPER TUBES AND CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR, LEAK AT PRODUCE RACK IN NEED OF REPAIR. AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassJun 29, 2010
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE FOUR DOORS AT THE DAIRY COOLER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM SO THE DOORS WILL BE TIGHT FITTING.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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. THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE MEAT COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.