La Hacienda Supermarket Taqueria
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
82
Score
La Hacienda Supermarket Taqueria appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Sebring average 74, so La Hacienda Supermarket Taqueria is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays on the floor in the storage area outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler are rusted and pitied. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
52
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
52
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest strips hanging in the dry storage area next to food. Owner removed the strips. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used the restroom, stated they washed their hands in the bathroom but failed to washed their hands again in the kitchen before returning to work and handing clean equipment. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food/water stored on floor. Bottled water stored on the floor. Owner placed the water on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk in cooler #1 soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler #1.
14-17-4
58
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed opened boxes of single service items stored on the floor of the outside storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
90
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At outdoor ice machine room handsink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine self dispensing chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at front self service area.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at outside ice machine room observed water pooled on floor and green growth on floor around bottom of ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed heavy grease accumulation on top of grease dumpster and some spillage on pad.
33-20-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of outdoor ice machine on dirty top of machine with dust and debris.
10-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves with old dust and debris on shelving.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Observed open pipes along exterior wall behind establishment. Plumbing caps and air covers missing.
29-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed opened boxes of single service cups and lids stored on floor at outside storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old equipment and cardboard boxes around outside back door area.
33-31-5
Basic - Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Observed outside curbed mopsink where grease trap openly empties into basin on mop sink and mop sink curb completely missing on one side. Water and grease trap debris on ground and standing in open mopsink.
28-03-4
55
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
67
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken taquita (90F - Hot Holding); fish (91F - Hot Holding); chicken legs (90F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken taquita (90F - Hot Holding); fish (91F - Hot Holding); chicken legs (90F - Hot Holding) stored in pans on top of hot hold well not dropped into steam table. Unable to benefit from hot hold temperatures. Operator stated items had been there more than 3 hours. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop spices.
14-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed spices left open and not covered in dry storage area. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sauces made onsite, green mole, red verde sauce in walk-in dated 10/26/22. See stop sale. manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Green and red mole sauce made onsite past 7 day use date. Manager Discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed mens restroom door blocked open. Manager unblocked and allowed to close. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease from collecting in exhaust system. Observed hood filter not secured and tight fitting in hood system, leaving large gap in exhaust for grease to travel into vent in ceiling.
36-63-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket chlorine at 200ppm or more. Strip turned black. Operator dumped and refilled checking chlorine to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
64
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building at back area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
33-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by cooler. One hole in corner of dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Hole in dry storage area sealed, the other location is not yet completed.Some progress noted. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises at outside storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Hacienda Supermarket Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Hacienda Supermarket Taqueria on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Hacienda Supermarket Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Hacienda Supermarket Taqueria.
How does La Hacienda Supermarket Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
La Hacienda Supermarket Taqueria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sebring average of 74.
Has La Hacienda Supermarket Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Hacienda Supermarket Taqueria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Hacienda Supermarket Taqueria 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 Supermarket Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Hacienda Supermarket Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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