La Hacienda

2260 S Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL 32763 · Permanent Food Service · License 7405865

C
Grade C
Safety score 74 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 23, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.High priority · fixed on the spot · 13 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection
    2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 8 basic
    -24
  • Extension granted on Jul 24, since fixed
    Reduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -2
  • Safety score74

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 4 visits

Routine inspection

14 violations found · Inspector came back 3 times
  1. 3rd follow-up visitOct 23, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 2nd follow-up visitSep 23, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    2 violations still not corrected:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.

      More time given

    Basic1

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup walk-in freezer.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. 1st follow-up visitJul 24, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    2 violations still not corrected:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.

      More time given

    Basic1

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup walk-in freezer.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  4. First visitJul 23, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    14 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 4 Intermediate
    • 8 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Refrigerated drawers at cook line chicken (60°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50°F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50°F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in walk in freezer.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.

      1 - live roach on kitchen floor by cook line. Operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate4

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.

      Huevos Rancheros .

    • Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

      Operator purchased a new one.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Bar soda nozzle soiled with grime . Operator cleaned.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Wait station hand sink, used as a dump sink.

    Basic8

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered, in walk in cooler.

      Food stored on floor.

      Pot of shredded cheese on walk in cooler floor, operator relocated .

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

      Opened bottle of electrolytes stirred in wait station reach in cooler. Operator removed .

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup walk-in freezer.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      - soiled rags under flat top. -under flat top , soiled with grease and grime . -gasket soiled cook line refrigerated drawers,

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      1- dead roach by ice machine. Operator removed

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Objectionable odors in men's bathroom .

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under flat top .

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory3
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained3
Food protection and cross-contamination2
Insects, rodents, pests and animals2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Food out of temperature1
Thermometers provided and accurate1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1