GRAND HACIENDA
13149 - B N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 727-488-6961
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
APR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans 69F on front line warmer at 11:46am, reheated to 171F at 12:11pm.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat beans, and salsa in the walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the soda gun being soiled with a black mold like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the tube for the utensil pre soak draining into the handwashing sink in the dish area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near prep tables next to ice machine. Paper was refilled by employee.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line prep tables and flip top units.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on the dish drying rack on cook line.
Oct 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet splitter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tube for utensil sanitizer solution inside Employee handwash sink located at dish pit. Manager removed tube during time of inspection.
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Front line cook picked up cloth on floor then continued to prepare food without washing hands. Discussed with cook and manager.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef and queso in front line Reach in cooler. Manager relocated raw shell eggs during time of inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Front line cook picked up cloth on floor then continued to prepare food without washing hands or change gloved. Discussed with cook and manager. Cook changed gloved without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans 69F on front line warmer at 11:46am, reheated to 171F at 12:11pm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet splitter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tube for utensil sanitizer solution inside Employee handwash sink located at dish pit. Manager removed tube during time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle. 1 located at bar area. 4 located at three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Pink mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food, frozen raw pork, in back Reach in freezer, not identified or segregated. Adjacent to Dish machine. Manager identified and segregated during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of several individually packaged taco meat thawing in front line cook prep table. Discussed with cook and manager. Cook moved all meat into front line Reach in cooler during time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe beneath tankless water heater, adjacent to three compartment sink.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked vegetables in front line Reach in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in front line Reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet splitter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking Employee handwash sink on front line. Employee relocated trash can during time of inspection. Employee handwash sink at Dish machine blocked by trash can.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tableware presoak tube linked to in Employee handwash sink at Dish machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Queso not date marked in front line Reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled chemical bottles located over three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on shelf above front line Reach in cooler. Personal drink on prep table adjacent to dessert Reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Queso not covered in front line Reach in cooler. Cooked sliced ham not covered in Reach in cooler adjacent to ice machine.
Jan 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on shelf over Reach in cooler on front line cook. Personal drinks on dry storage shelf on front line cook. Operator relocated personal drinks to an approved location during time of inspection.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared community dumpster.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean equipment at back prep sink area.
Jan 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in shopping bag in back kitchen Reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked potatoes in front line cook Reach in cooler. Raw chicken and raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork, red sauce, and raw steak in Reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 45F, refried beans 44F, carnitas 45F, shredded chicken 44F, shredded chicken 46F, raw steak tacos 47F, red sauce 45F, marinated chicken breast 52F, Raw chicken breast 47F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream cheese spread in Reach in cooler not date marked. Adjacent to tortilla chip machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink has cooking utensils on front line cook area. Employee removed during time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located on Employee handwash sink at bar area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and displayed license during time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on shelf over Reach in cooler on front line cook. Personal drinks on dry storage shelf on front line cook. Operator relocated personal drinks to an approved location during time of inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on salt bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bin of tortilla chips on floor in back kitchen area. Adjacent to ice machine.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared community dumpster.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean equipment at back prep sink area.
Stored food not covered. 4 containers of cooked briskets not covered in back kitchen Reach in cooler. Employee covered brisket during time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over Ready to eat beans, guacamole, and other cooked items inside Reach in cooler on front line cook.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.