La Hacienda
2260 S Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL 32763 · Permanent Food Service · License 7405865
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 8 basic-24
- Extension granted on Jul 24, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score74
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 4 visitsRoutine inspection
- 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 - 2nd follow-up visitSep 23, 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.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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
- 1st follow-up visitJul 24, 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.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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
- First visitJul 23, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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 .
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.