La Hacienda Mexicana
Last inspected: May 11, 2023
37
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at La Hacienda Mexicana, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 11, 2023. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The file hasn't been updated since May 11, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around nine violations to closer to 13 violations.
Across the inspection history, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Both handwash sinks at kitchen and front service area unable to provided hot water at least 100F. **Warning**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water switch handles missing in both handwash sinks at the establishment, unable to utilize hot water. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hot and cold water switch handles missing in the only handwash sink at kitchen, unable to utilize the hot and cold running water. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. 1 employee has no proof of training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot and cold water switch handles missing in handwash sink in kitchen, hot water switch handles missing in handwash sink at front service area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
37
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over shredded lettuce in large reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water provided in handwash sinks at kitchen and bar area.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine tested 200+ppm. Operator remade solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee stated that he washed hands in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water faucet handles in handwash sinks at kitchen and bar, unable to turn on hot water. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At kitchen. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen and food storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. At kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold and hot water faucet handles missing in handwash sink at kitchen. Hot water faucet handle missing in handwash sink at bar area.
29-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in coolers gaskets torn. Reach-in cooler sliding door handle broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine not functioning properly. Water with sanitizer drained before sanitizing at final rinse cycle.
16-03-4
27
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. At kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water switch disrepair in the only handwash sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Hacienda Mexicana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Hacienda Mexicana on file is from May 11, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Hacienda Mexicana?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Hacienda Mexicana.
How does La Hacienda Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
La Hacienda Mexicana most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has La Hacienda Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Hacienda Mexicana have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Hacienda Mexicana 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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