Hacienda Corralejo
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2023
29
Score
Public records show five inspections at Hacienda Corralejo stretching back to 2022. On Nov 14, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 14, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 15 violations per visit versus roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Clearwater restaurant, which scores around 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.- pans and strainer put away without washing rinsing and sanitizing - reviewed with manager - manager with employee correctly set up triple sink - and manager explained to the employee the use of triple sink -washed , rinsed and sanitized in triple sink- employee placed soiled pans and strainer at triple sink and was in the process of correctly cleaning and sanitizing dishes at the end of the inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 49 F , cooked rice 50 F in cooler overnight located opposite cook line hand wash sink - no temperatures taken today - manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 49 F , cooked rice 50 F in cooler overnight located opposite cook line hand wash sink - no temperatures taken today - manager discarded food **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by stacked ice buckets next to ice machine - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times and is for washing hands only - manager relocated ice buckets **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside hand wash sink at beverage station - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line - manager placed paper towels in holder - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Stored food ( bags of shortening , flour) not covered in dry storage area - manager covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line
29-49-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back food prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside by restrooms
35B-01-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface- outer surface of ice machine
14-71-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner- ice buckets not inverted next to ice machine -employee placed ice buckets inverted on shelf in food preparation area **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler - employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
29
Oct 24, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 109 F at steam table moved from warmer - rice at 116 F - 121 F in warmer over 4 hours no temperatures taken today -warmer set a low temperature - manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Rice 109 F at steam table moved from warmer - rice at 116 F - 121 F in warmer over 4 hours no temperatures taken today -warmer set a low temperature - manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Repeat Violation**
41-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects near ice bin at soda station **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at cook line
27-16-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water turned off at hand wash sink in bar area due to water leak
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back prep area and cook line area -manager placed paper towels in dispensers - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all time and proper hand washing . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar hand wash sink - manager placed soap by hand wash sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues under slide drawers below grill
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food ( shrimp, sauces, cut onions ) not covered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at the bar - manager moved unwrapped straws to the behind of bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from water filter in back storage area - bucket underneath
29-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk in cooler
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside cabinet at expo line 1 dead roach on shelf near microwave at service window in cook line area 1 dead roach in the gasket area of triple door cooler at cook line - manager removed roaches and cleaned areas **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At back prep line and near ice machine **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair- .leaking faucet at hand wash sink at bar near kitchen - water turned off at hand wash sink
29-08-4
21
Sep 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+;100ppm). Operator diluted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep Area: salsa (51F - Cold Holding). Operator placed in cold holding unit to ambient cool at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 small flying insects observed behind bar area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained/soiled. Interior microwave soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink behind bar has sanitizer bucket stored in it. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink in back prep area. Operator stocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In front bar area. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to reach in cooler behind bar damaged. Cutting board deeply grooved on cooks line. Gaskets torn throughout facility.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Off cooks line.m
36-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout prep areas and on cooks line.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Limes in walk in cooler. Multiple items in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks line. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ancho chiles stored uncovered in dry storage area. Operator covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
14
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets torn on reach in cooler at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hacienda Corralejo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hacienda Corralejo on file is from Nov 14, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hacienda Corralejo?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hacienda Corralejo.
How does Hacienda Corralejo compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Hacienda Corralejo most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Hacienda Corralejo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hacienda Corralejo have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hacienda Corralejo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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