LA HACIENDA III MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2508 CRILL AVE · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed peppers in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings under the counter in the bar area with CO2 storage. Person in charge began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
41-17-4Intermediate – Container containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaning powder in container with no label. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Shredded beef thawed date marked 8/29, person in charge states that was the date frozen, remarked with appropriate date. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees with expired training 7/2021. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks under bar counter not chained. **Repeat Violation**
33-12-4Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom. At dumpster, also drain plug missing.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Mop sink broken, missing pieces.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under exterior door closest to the bar. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Also, peppers stored on floor in walk in cooler. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Damage to wall behind dishmachine. Ceiling with water damage in room where mop sink is located behind restaurant.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:02 AM.
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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.