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LA HACIENDA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

14016 7 ST STE 4306 · DADE CITY · Pasco County · FL 33525

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 26, 2024
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3499976
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8881798
DBPR license6113539

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**

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Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Warning**

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#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips **Warning**

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#8Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Coke machine moved to other side of room next to hand wash sink. Chip warmer in place of coke machine. Ice machine next to chip warmer. Soda bib rack in place on beer cooler at kitchen entrance. **Warning**

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#9Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

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#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash sink in tortilla warmer area Hand wash sink in employee restroom 71F after running approximately 2 mins **Warning**

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Basic 4

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hung on dry storage shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets in walk in freezer **Warning**

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#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Multiple units throughout kitchen **Warning**

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#4Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in storage room off the kitchen **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.