Grand Hacienda
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Grand Hacienda stretching back to 2022. Grand Hacienda was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in St. Pete Beach average 76, so Grand Hacienda is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employees certificates available at time of inspection. Operator has not ordered new certificates after damage from hurricane. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Only certified food manager and 2 employees on site. Call to area manager and no certificates of training observed. Employees waitress Antonella Lecuna and prep cook Juan Sanchez working for 2 years no employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole shell eggs stored over cooked beef . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid in unlabeled spray bottle in dish washer area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employees certificates available at time of inspection. Operator has not ordered new certificates after damage from hurricane. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Sep 29, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over refried beans in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 45f, ice added to ice well. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificates are being replaced by their home office due to hurricane damage.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under mop sink.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
52
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked bean in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice not covered in outside storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used for sugar/salt portioning.
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor in outside storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Below mop sink.
29-19-4
52
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in back of house near dishwasher. Not landing on food.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under grill - Reach in fridge- shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese queso (50F - Cold Holding) Manager put in reach in freezer. Retemp shredded cheese queso (43F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with degreaser no labeled hanging on dishwasher. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Manager educated employee
16-03-4
Basic - Floor near outside of walk in cooler area covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Outside storage **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On grill management moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of beans made 4-29 not covered in walk in fridge manager covered Bin of sugar on dry storage rack not covered manager put cover on. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 0ppm chlorine now at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from original packaging stored ( dry storage rack ) not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler in prep area no date mark. Employee dated milk opened 12-13. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. I dead roach on floor in rear of dish area. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of metal pans on drying rack in rear dish area. Employee moved pans to dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has build up of food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powders in prep area no labels. Employee labeled sugar and salt. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
43
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Poblano sauce 50f, cheese sauce 56f, made on 4/4/2023,missed cooling window . Items discarded.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked beef on shelf in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Poblano sauce 50f, cheese sauce 56f, made on 4/4/2023,missed cooling window . Items discarded.
01B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Produce stored under rack on floor in walk in cooler. Chopped lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Two bags of rice stored on floor in outside storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in outside shed.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Dry beans and uncooked rice not covered in outside storage room.
08B-12-5
50
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked veggies 110f, place back on grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Queso cooling at room temperature at 93f, hade employee move item to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Does not work. Needs batteries.
05-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beans and rice in outside stored not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grand Hacienda last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grand Hacienda on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grand Hacienda?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Grand Hacienda.
How does Grand Hacienda compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
Grand Hacienda most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.
Has Grand Hacienda's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grand Hacienda have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grand 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.
How often is Grand Hacienda inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Hacienda is inspected around three times per year on average.
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