La Hacienda

8086 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32514
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, La Hacienda has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Pensacola restaurants, the typical score is 95; La Hacienda is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes in walk-in cooler 45f Ambient Cooling for 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Sliced tomatoes Ambient Cooling in walk-in cooler at 48f for 40 minutes. **Time Extended**
03D-06-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler over 4 hours: chicken 47f, refried beans 44f, chili con carne 44f, and soup broth 44f. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Chicken in walk-in cooler at 54f held overnight in walk-in cooler. See stop sale. Other items not kept in walk-in cooler and are instead at steam wells: refried beans 116f reheating 20 minutes, chili con carne 177f, soup broth 161f **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
74
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler over 4 hours: chicken 47f, refried beans 44f, chili con carne 44f, soup broth 44f, sliced tomatoes 45f.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler over 4 hours: chicken 47f, refried beans 44f, chili con carne 44f, and soup broth 44f. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes in walk-in cooler 45f Ambient Cooling for 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon observation, walk-in cooler door is unable to completely seal, gap along top corner. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
61
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in cooler door in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of shrimp stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tortilla shells stored on top of oven uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At entrance of walk-in freezer. Per operator, floor is in the process of getting repaired. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
82
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Commercial bags in direct contact of tortillas.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork and raw shrimp in reach in cooler, all items removed from original packaging.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No automatic vacuum breaker attached to outside hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in walk-in freezer.
36-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on door and floor of walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in walk-in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pitcher used for sugar has handle in sugar.
10-01-5
52
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 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
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Hacienda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Hacienda on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Hacienda?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Hacienda.

How does La Hacienda compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

La Hacienda most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has La Hacienda's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Hacienda 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 inspected?

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