Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Taqueria La Hacienda 2

Name: Taqueria La Hacienda 2
Address: 334 Lake St E #101, Minneapolis, MN

334 Lake St E #101

Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine

Mar 10, 2026

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0405AOther

Official wording

Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.

Inspector’s notes

Observed 2 items in walk in cooler past their 7 day date marking (meat for birria and birria broth date marked 3/3, in cooler on 3/10) Discussed with operator. Date marking begins with the day the TCS food is prepared being day one. These items were discarded by operator.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions

Inspector’s notes

Observed quat concentration in 3 comp sink to be low (100ppm) Discussed with employee. 3 comp sink was filled up approximately 3 hours ago and due for refresh. Sink was emptied and refilled with new quat and a concentration of 400 ppm was reached.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 6, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0405AOther

Official wording

Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.

Inspector’s notes

Observed several foods in walk in cooler past their 7 day use by date (salchicha 1/28, buche 1/26) Discussed with operator. These items were discarded by operator during inspection. Ensure TCS products are monitored and discarded within 7 days of preparation.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed food debris on inside portion of can opener. Clean and maintain clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1620Chemicals

Official wording

Use only chemical sanitizers on food-contact surfaces that meet Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations requirements: • Part 180, section 180.940 • Part 180, subpart E, section 180.2020

Inspector’s notes

Observed bleach sanitizer in bucket over 200 ppm. Discussed with operator. This was watered down and corrected to 200 ppm.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0495Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.

Inspector’s notes

Observed protective wrapping still on some newer appliances. This wrapping is not considered smooth and easily cleanable and can harbor bacteria. Remove protective wrapping.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 7, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1595Chemicals

Official wording

Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.

Inspector’s notes

Observed degreaser in an unlabeled spray bottle. Clearly label all working containers used to store poisonous or toxic materials.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s notes

Observed cup lids made with #6 plastic. Discussed with person in charge. Inspector is sending Green to Go information with report. Ensure full compliance with Green to Go ordinance.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0405AOther

Official wording

Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.

Inspector’s notes

Observed hot pickled "curtido" in walk in cooler with date mark of 1/29/24. The curtido consists of cooked carrot and other vegetables mixed with vinegar. Discussed with operator. Cooked vegetables are considered TCS foods and must be discarded within 7 days of preparation. Person in charge discarded product in question.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed non-food contact surface of can opener soiled with food debris. Clean and maintain clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 7, 2024 · Original Source