La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
14016 7 St, Dade City, FL 33525 · Permanent Food Service · License 6113539
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 basic-7
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 28Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 28, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
More time given
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Observed mop sink placed back in same area, sink present but not plumbed with running hot or cold water, and not connected to a drain to properly dispose of wastewater. When water is placed in sink, it drains on the floor.
Administrative complaint
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in warewashing area/dishpit area.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitAug 31, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
More time given
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in warewashing area/dishpit area.
More time given
- First visitAug 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed Shredded Cheese (49°F - Cold Holding); Chorizo (49°F - Cold Holding); Raw Bacon (47°F - Cold Holding); Fish (47°F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (52°F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47°F - Cold Holding) in 4 drawer reach-in cooler underneath grill on cook line. Employee started to ice products down.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container with no lid stored next to clean plates off cook line and another employee drink with no lid stored in a reach-in cooler to the left of the cook line.
Employee removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Handwash sink with pipe broken and draining into a bucket on cook line. Pipe leaking in prep sink near dishpit area. Water present on the floor.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Removed near walk-in cooler hallway area.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in warewashing area/dishpit area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above dishpit area and in wait station area at entrance of kitchen.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.