La Hacienda of Pace

4601 Hwy 90, Pace, FL 32571

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at La Hacienda of Pace, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “stored food not covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Pace restaurant scene, where the average is 93, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by back door of kitchen.

31B-03-4

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of red sauce on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked on right side of cook line. Operator cleared items in sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pans of prepare chiles in walk in freezer with no cover

08B-12-5

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes at 51f for 2 hours. Tomatoes left on prep table during busy lunch rush. Operator placed tomatoes in walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of salsa on floor of walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not secured. Operator secured with chain during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf beside dish machine. Operator stacked pans to allow them to air-dry. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored above ready to eat chile rellenos in walk in freezer. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not secure in back of kitchen. Operator secured tanks with chain during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of chile rellenos not covered in walk in freezer. Operator covered chiles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of flour scoop. Operator corrected scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-01-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of rice with no lid in dry storage. Operator added lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Hacienda of Pace last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Hacienda of Pace on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Hacienda of Pace?

Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Hacienda of Pace.

How does La Hacienda of Pace compare to other restaurants in Pace?

La Hacienda of Pace most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pace average of 93.

Has La Hacienda of Pace's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Hacienda of Pace have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Hacienda of Pace 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 of Pace inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Hacienda of Pace is inspected around two times per year on average.

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