Hacienda Mexico
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Hacienda Mexico, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Hacienda Mexico's latest score of 78 falls below the Bartow average of 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The dispenser was removed, washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the white upright reach in freezer. E Located in the entrance into the kitchen.
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Entrance into the walk in cooler.
36-11-4
78
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at front counter used as dump sink. Observed employee dump ice into sink. Operator discussed with employee that hand sinks are for hand washing only. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Cooked chicken and cooked rice in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked by trash can. Operator moved trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled handles on flip top cooler doors at cookline
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn Gaskets on flip top cooler at cookline
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent light fixture at dish area missing cover
38-07-4
64
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
14-11-5
86
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit.
16-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White interior panel.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in the kitchen.
13-03-4
70
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. On hood system and by front entrance to kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
95
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Salsa verde **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on shelf in server station. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized the area **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. Re-emailed to operator to print **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Damaged canned food not properly segregated. Salsa verde **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dining area by counter **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Light not functioning. On hood system and by front entrance to kitchen **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager to print **Warning**
51-13-4
55
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 - 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
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door scraping the floor tiles and starting to crack
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. In kitchen by entrance
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in server area
51-11-4
Basic - Light not functioning. On left hood system
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on make table doors
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line. Employee put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hacienda Mexico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hacienda Mexico on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hacienda Mexico?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hacienda Mexico.
How does Hacienda Mexico compare to other restaurants in Bartow?
Hacienda Mexico most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bartow average of 87.
Has Hacienda Mexico's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hacienda Mexico have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hacienda Mexico 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 Hacienda Mexico inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hacienda Mexico is inspected around three times per year on average.
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