GRAND HACIENDA
4393 GULF BLVD., Saint Pete Beach FL 33706 · 727-317-4971
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in back of house near dishwasher. Not landing on food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019044751 | Aug 22, 2019 | Sep 26, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. No employees certificates available at time of inspection. Operator has not ordered new certificates after damage from hurricane.
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole shell eggs stored over cooked beef.
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. No employees certificates available at time of inspection. Operator has not ordered new certificates after damage from hurricane.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid in unlabeled spray bottle in dish washer area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over refried beans in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 45f, ice added to ice well.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificates are being replaced by their home office due to hurricane damage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under mop sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked bean in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used for sugar/salt portioning.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor in outside storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White chest freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Below mop sink.
Stored food not covered. Rice not covered in outside storage.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mussels over plantains in reach in freezer. Employee moved mussels to lower shelf.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler in prep area no date mark when opened. Employee dated milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line,
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Employee refilled paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles of chemicals no labels. Employee labeled bleach and degreaser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like debris near bolts on sides.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine exterior soiled. Employee cleaned exterior during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on steam table.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler in prep area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in dish area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door. Employee removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler in prep area soiled.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in back of house near dishwasher. Not landing on food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under grill - Reach in fridge- shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese queso (50F - Cold Holding) Manager put in reach in freezer. Retemp shredded cheese queso (43F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (43F - Cold Holding)
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with degreaser no labeled hanging on dishwasher. Manager labeled
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Manager educated employee
Floor near outside of walk in cooler area covered with standing water.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Outside storage
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On grill management moved
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Pan of beans made 4-29 not covered in walk in fridge manager covered Bin of sugar on dry storage rack not covered manager put cover on.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 0ppm chlorine now at 50 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from original packaging stored ( dry storage rack ) not labeled. Operator labeled
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler in prep area no date mark. Employee dated milk opened 12-13.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold like debris.
Dead roaches on premises. I dead roach on floor in rear of dish area. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed drink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of metal pans on drying rack in rear dish area. Employee moved pans to dish area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer in prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has build up of food debris
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powders in prep area no labels. Employee labeled sugar and salt.
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.