RestaurantLicence 2856839

Hacienda Memos Restaurant, INC.

6822 W North Ave, Chicago 60707

Latest verdictPassSep 29, 2026 · 14 days ago

Inspections13since Feb 1, 2023

Fail rate30.0%3 of 10 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass50%
Conditional20%
Fail30%

13 inspections from 2023 to 2026 · hover a mark

202420252026

PassSep 29, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no thermometer inside the small salsa refrigeration unit to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment.instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers and maintain.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).
3. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.
4. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Instructed to properly store and invert clean pots/pans stored kitchen racks to prevent contamination before use and maintain.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage and maintain.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to detail clean the top of the large kitchen oven, sides of hot cooking, food storage containers, storage racks inside the walk-in-cooler and exterior of the dishwashing machine, steam table, and deep fryer and maintain.
PassJun 22, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-501.14---instructed to detail clean the ceiling ventilation covers inside the washrooms to remove excessive dusts accumulation and maintain.
ConditionalMay 19, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide and maintain signed employee health policy for each employee working on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand paper towels provided at handwashing sink at the main kitchen prep area while food handler actively cooking foods at this time and at rear handwashing sink next to the dishwashing 3-compartment sink and at the hand sink at bar area also,inside mens washroom.instructed to provide and maintain paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed the handwashing sink at bar area not accessible for use.hand sink being used for storing bags of candy etc. While food handler actively preparing beverages at this time.instructed manager, handwashing sink must be accessible for employees to wash hands at all times.manager removed.priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c), violation consolidated with the above citation.
4. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed the air temperature inside of one kitchen 2 door stand-up cooler in the kitchen prep area at 50.5f.(no tcs foods inside cooler at this time). Instructed manager cold holding unit must maintain cold holding temperature of 41.0f or colder.instructed to repair.the said cooler is tagged "held for inspection". Instructed not to use until repaired.priority violation 7-38-005, no citation issued. (see comments below)
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed chipped rusts on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to clean the following equipment and maintain: prep tables (tops and bottoms), exterior surfaces of fryers/top of the dishwashing machine and other cooking equipments, under grills and shelves inside of refrigeration units.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to detail clean and organize the basement storage/utility mop sink area and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning and maintain.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Instructed to detail clean the ceiling ventilation covers inside the washrooms to remove excessive dusts accumulation and maintain.
ConditionalFeb 7, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed packaged food items (cookies and cake slices) not properly labeled. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, business name and address where made and packaged.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed packaged desserts (cookies and cake slices) missing allergen information on the labels. Instructed food manager that all packaged food must be labeled as required to include food allergens. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued
3. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed ice scoop and tongs being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.
4. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed plates, bowls, and pans in prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert plates, bowls, and pans after sanitizing and air drying.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
PassOct 18, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailOct 10, 2024ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no chlorine sanitizer testing devices on site at time of inspection for the low dishwashing machine. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed outside garbage area not maintained. Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash and above rim and not fully and tighly closed .must remove trash and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
No verdictOct 8, 2024Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
No verdictSep 27, 2024ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
No verdictSep 13, 2024ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassJan 30, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wallbase and underneath equipment especially underneath cooking equipment and dishwashing area.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.
FailJan 23, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Noted no paper twoels at the handsinks of the kitchen and dishwashing area. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation#7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
2. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.
4. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Noted no sanitizer test strip kit on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to properly monitor the strength of the sanitizer .priority foundation violation#7-38-005. Citation issued.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wallbase and underneath equipment especially underneath cooking equipment and dishwashing area.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.
PassFeb 3, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-204.12--observed no visible back flow preventer device on mop sink faucet head. Must install.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.13--must properly seal open gap at base of 3-compartment sink faucet in dishwashing room.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-303.11--observed section in kitchen prep area with no lighting. Instructed to replace light bulb kitchen to provide adequate lighting.
FailFeb 1, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sink in kitchen prep area. Instructed to install a hand washing sink connected to city water line with hot and cold running water. Hand washing sink must be easily accessible for employees to wash hands at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c).
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed no visible back flow preventer device on mop sink faucet head. Must install.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive dust and chunks of cement under cooking equipment in kitchen. Must clean and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must properly seal open gap at base of 3-compartment sink faucet in dishwashing room.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed section in kitchen prep area with no lighting. Instructed to replace light bulb kitchen to provide adequate lighting.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

558×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
566×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
474×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
104×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
373×
Food properly labeled; original container
433×
In-use utensils: properly stored
442×
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
492×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2856839 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.