HACIENDA
10400 CR 48 · HOWEY IN THE HILLS · Lake County · FL 34737
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from packaging prior to thawing. -5 pieces of mahi -8 pieces of barramundi
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut melon (45-47F – Cold Holding); cottage cheese (54F – Cold Holding); spinach (54F – Cold Holding); diced ham (48F – Cold Holding); pooled eggs (51F – Cold Holding), buffet line, less than four hours per operator. Recommended operator place on Time as a Public Health Control. Operator had form filled out, added all buffet items to time plan, for specific time frame 6-10 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on cook line -grill grates -interior of spray hose at dish machine -interior of tea urns
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -food particles in hand sink on breakfast cook station
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by coffee area and tea machine
08B-15-4Intermediate – Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. -apples on buffet line, operator moved to back area **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sugar container under spice rack, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -5 pieces of mahi -8 pieces of barramundi
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee beverages in reach in cooler on cook line
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets -grill grates on cook line
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -kitchen, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under ovens and flat top on cook line
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door on cook line
22-08-4Basic – Interior of ovens have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves across from combination oven on cook line -interior of storage holding unit on cook line and in back kitchen -filters on ice machine are dusty
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -holding unit on cook line beside combination oven -walk in freezer -storage closet **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -containers of sugar and salt, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:00 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.