Inspection Report

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LA HACIENDA MEXICANA

5915 MEMORIAL HWY STE 112 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33615

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 23, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3494290
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8869053
DBPR license3919139

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on top of salsa in reach-in cooler. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Raw steaks stored over salsa. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By steam table on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Mexican rice and refried beans. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer disrepair. No time/temperature control for safety food in the units. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door gasket torn at cook line. Dish machine is not in working condition. Dish machine is not in working condition, no ware washing at time of inspection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal plated floor rusted inside the walk-in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken and raw ground beef thawing on prep table at kitchen. Operator moved to reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Raw chicken thawing on prep table in kitchen. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.