La Hacienda Bar and Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2022, La Hacienda Bar and Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
La Hacienda Bar and Restaurant's latest score of 50 falls below the Loxahatchee average of 76. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At stainless steel reach in cooler: beef soup (44F at 10:35am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling in unit overnight. Product did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At stainless steel reach in cooler: beef soup (44F at 10:35am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling in unit overnight. Product did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and provided to operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. At reach in freezer: Beef soup cooked then frozen not date marked. Advised operator to date mark.
02C-04-5
50
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 10 flying around and landing on shelves with sealed containers of seasoning and seasonings in back room where reach in freezers are located **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Approximately 2 live flies in dry storage landing on shelves used for sealed dry seasonings, discussed with operator who killed flies. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
86
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was washing dishes then moved to container with flour and started making tortillas without washing hands first Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 10 flying around and landing on shelves with sealed containers of seasoning and seasonings in back room where reach in freezers are located **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer #1 Raw pork stored above French fries portions Reach in freezer #2 Raw shrimp over cooked pork Advised operator to stored properly **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler Raw beef and raw shell eggs stored above beef soup. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler inside bottom area, cooked beef 45F cold holding, cooked pork 46F cold holding, cooked rice 46F cold holding cooked beans 46F cold holding Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today.see stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler inside bottom area, cooked beef 45F cold holding, cooked pork 46F cold holding, cooked rice 46F cold holding cooked beans 46F cold holding Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today.see stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By cups stored inside . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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
30
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
58
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
45
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Same. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
82
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Meat thermometer only on site. Unable to measure cold holding / cooling temperatures.
05-08-4
78
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Hacienda Bar and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Hacienda Bar and Restaurant on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Hacienda Bar and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Hacienda Bar and Restaurant.
How does La Hacienda Bar and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Loxahatchee?
La Hacienda Bar and Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Loxahatchee average of 76.
Has La Hacienda Bar and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Hacienda Bar and Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Hacienda Bar and Restaurant 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.
How often is La Hacienda Bar and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Hacienda Bar and Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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