La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “stored food not covered”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Winter Park sits at 83, putting La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
May 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over RTE carrots at walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on shelf at dry storage 1 live roach on floor at cook line 5 live roaches at water heater located next to mop sink 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink Total: 8 live roaches **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: No vacate **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Callback visit 5-09-25 @ 9:39am. 1 live found in crate of dishes in dry storage are. No evidence of vermin. Permission to vacate. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups used to scoop rice - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken under 3 compartment sink and around dry storage - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 2 dead roaches under hand wash sink next to cook line 2 dead roaches at floor dry storage 2 dead roaches on floor behind reach in cooler at cook line Total: 11 dead roaches **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: No Vacate **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Callback visit 9:39 5-9-25 3 dead total :1 on single use items, one under hand sink on the cook line. One behind the fryer on cook line. Manager cleaned it up. 5-9-25 9:14am visit No evidence of vermin. Permission to vacate. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with food debris under 3 compartment sink and behind equipment at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink next to dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
50
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef tongue over churros in walk in freezer
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.**Corrected On-Site** Raw chicken over RTE red beans in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 47F, raw beef 48F, tripe 47F, white fish 48F, pork chops 48F cooked shrimp 48F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line reach in cooler. Per operator food stored for more than 4 hours. Raw chicken 47F, raw beef 48F, tripe 47F, white fish 48F, cooked shrimp 48F, pork chops 48F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle not labeled in bar station **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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/ open and operating 6 employees onsite no CM present **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in salt container in server station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease Around fryers **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In cook line **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In server reach in cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pork in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
30
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over French fries in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop salt and pepper in server station
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease behind fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot with cooked beans on floor in walk in cooler, and oil containers next to fryers **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave in server station
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen Pork in container not covered located in walk in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe in handwash sink located next to dishwasher
29-11-4
58
Apr 4, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
95
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Oct 16, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in middle reach in cooler at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken and pork rinds in middle reach in cooler at cooks line temping between 47F-49F. Per operator it was in reach in cooler over night
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and pork rinds in middle reach in cooler at cooks line temping between 47F-49F. Per operator it was in reach in cooler over night
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear chemical not labeled in kitchen area
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soups in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours no date mark
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl instead of scoop in the chicken base.Operator removed and replaced with ladle **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knife between make tables **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in direct contact with ice in ice bin at wait staff station **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler across from flat top grill has food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go lids stored under soap dispenser at bar **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Soups and pork not covered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout cooks line
14-09-4
37
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Milk at wait station open over 24 hours not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by dish wash area blocked by stainless bowl **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chicken bullion has bowl instead of scoop at dry storage area
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on middle reach in cooler at cooks line
08B-49-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed choking poster **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tripe soup in walk in freezer not cover Sauces stored on floor of walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
52
Jan 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant.
How does La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant 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 Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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