Grand Hacienda
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
78
Score
Grand Hacienda has been inspected six times since 2024. Grand Hacienda was last inspected on Oct 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Tampa restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tube for utensil sanitizer solution inside Employee handwash sink located at dish pit. Manager removed tube during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Metal scrub stored in bar area Employee handwash sink. Metal scrub and green scrub inside Employee handwash sink adjacent to Dish machine. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
78
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans 69F on front line warmer at 11:46am, reheated to 171F at 12:11pm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Front line cook picked up cloth on floor then continued to prepare food without washing hands or change gloved. Discussed with cook and manager. Cook changed gloved without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef and queso in front line Reach in cooler. Manager relocated raw shell eggs during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Front line cook picked up cloth on floor then continued to prepare food without washing hands. Discussed with cook and manager. **Warning**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tube for utensil sanitizer solution inside Employee handwash sink located at dish pit. Manager removed tube during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle. 1 located at bar area. 4 located at three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Pink mold-like substance inside ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food, frozen raw pork, in back Reach in freezer, not identified or segregated. Adjacent to Dish machine. Manager identified and segregated during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of several individually packaged taco meat thawing in front line cook prep table. Discussed with cook and manager. Cook moved all meat into front line Reach in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe beneath tankless water heater, adjacent to three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
29
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet splitter.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked vegetables in front line Reach in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in front line Reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking Employee handwash sink on front line. Employee relocated trash can during time of inspection. Employee handwash sink at Dish machine blocked by trash can. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tableware presoak tube linked to in Employee handwash sink at Dish machine.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Queso not date marked in front line Reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled chemical bottles located over three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on shelf above front line Reach in cooler. Personal drink on prep table adjacent to dessert Reach in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Queso not covered in front line Reach in cooler. Cooked sliced ham not covered in Reach in cooler adjacent to ice machine.
08B-12-5
43
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean equipment at back prep sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on shelf over Reach in cooler on front line cook. Personal drinks on dry storage shelf on front line cook. Operator relocated personal drinks to an approved location during time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Personal drink on prep table on front line cook adjacent to dry storage rack. **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared community dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
33-15-4
86
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 45F, refried beans 44F, carnitas 45F, shredded chicken 44F, shredded chicken 46F, raw steak tacos 47F, red sauce 45F, marinated chicken breast 52F, Raw chicken breast 47F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in shopping bag in back kitchen Reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked potatoes in front line cook Reach in cooler. Raw chicken and raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork, red sauce, and raw steak in Reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located on Employee handwash sink at bar area. **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Cream cheese spread in Reach in cooler not date marked. Adjacent to tortilla chip machine. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink has cooking utensils on front line cook area. Employee removed during time of inspection. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bin of tortilla chips on floor in back kitchen area. Adjacent to ice machine. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on salt bin. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on shelf over Reach in cooler on front line cook. Personal drinks on dry storage shelf on front line cook. Operator relocated personal drinks to an approved location during time of inspection. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and displayed license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over Ready to eat beans, guacamole, and other cooked items inside Reach in cooler on front line cook. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. 4 containers of cooked briskets not covered in back kitchen Reach in cooler. Employee covered brisket during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean equipment at back prep sink area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared community dumpster. **Warning**
33-15-4
32
Apr 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grand Hacienda last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grand Hacienda on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grand Hacienda?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grand Hacienda.
How does Grand Hacienda compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Grand Hacienda most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Grand Hacienda's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Grand Hacienda have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six 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 four times per year on average.
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