La Hacienda Catering

2502 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Catering

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited La Hacienda Catering nine times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Leesburg average 76, so La Hacienda Catering is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Chlorine 0ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Machine has not been used. Operator had service but still not sanitizing. Three compartment sink being utilized. **Time Extended**

22-49-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Plates. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

24-05-4

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spray paint and lubricant over paper towels. **Warning**

41-10-4

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Chlorine 0ppm. **Warning**

22-49-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade. -Can opener. -White cutting board. **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Plates. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

24-05-4

Apr 8, 2025

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Sanitizer bucket in handsink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Gravy.

02C-02-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Plates.

24-05-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf behind double door freezer.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler in kitchen.

22-16-4

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw bacon over cheese sauce.

08A-02-6

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -In kitchen. -In warewash. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Show all 9 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Hacienda Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Hacienda Catering on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Hacienda Catering?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Hacienda Catering.

How does La Hacienda Catering compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?

La Hacienda Catering most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Leesburg average of 76.

Has La Hacienda Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Hacienda Catering have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Hacienda Catering 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 La Hacienda Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Hacienda Catering is inspected around four times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Finger Licking Seafood

Score: 64 — Medium Risk

The Monarch at Royal Highlands

5325 St Andrews Arc

Score: 37 — High Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Leesburg → Catering restaurants in Florida → Catering restaurants in Leesburg