GRAND HACIENDA
399 11TH AVE. NORTH, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-256-9770
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 36 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector emailed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018060787 | Oct 8, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink and no soap at handwashing sink behind bar. Operator provided soap and paper towels
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White chute in ice machine soiled with pink substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Coolers on cook line
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. White gallon containers on top of freezers in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils on cook line in 109F water
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink behind bar. Operator placed sign at handwashing sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of drink stored in cooler on cook line. Operator removed drink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cilantro, avocado, and onions stored over cooked pulled chicken. Operator rearranged shelves.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop sink. Operator removed mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloths behind bar.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, staff primmed system, 50ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (99F - Hot Holding) steam table, reheated on stove 178F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand sink on cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to mop sink, manager replaced
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles next to mop sink
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal utensils not inverted at service counter
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice wands on top of boxes of raw chicken in reach in freezer
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones and bags on dry storage shelf with food
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups next to ice machine
Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handle on cook line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in salt bin
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in 130F water on grill, staff increased temperature
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor next to service window
Stored food not covered. Salsa at wait station in ice bath not covered, staff returned lid
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server brought back dirty dishes and failed to wash hands before taking food out to guests.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked raw shelled egg on flat stored with unbroken eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen by mop sink blocked by tub of tortilla chips. Manager removed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottles of sanitizer in kitchen and behind the bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep tables throughout the kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Soda cups in kitchen next to soda machine have wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in walk in cooler in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Salsa stored on floor of walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handles in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven on cook line has built up food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Cooked beef in walk in cooler not cooling and not stored covered in walk in cooler.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer goes from scraping dirty dishes and putting away clean dishes with no hand wash in between.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tub above reach in cooler on cook line: garlic spread (58F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector emailed.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector emailed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table before dry goods storage area has built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at start of cook line blocked by trash can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink and hand wash sink before dry goods storage area.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board used for avocados has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table above reach in cooler in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on food shelves in dry goods storage area. Employee phone and drinks stored on dessert prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on soda cups by soda machine.
Floor tiles in disrepair in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor of dry goods storage area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris buildup on stove in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to three compartment sink and hand wash sink at start of cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados not washed before cutting.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine above reach in cooler across from grill. Manager removed.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher scrapes dirty dishes with gloves on and doesn't remove gloves and wash hands prior to putting away clean dishes.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution in rear of kitchen by dry goods storage area exceeds 100 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector emailed written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table by electrical panels had built up food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with cleaning agents not labeled in ware washing area. Manager labeled bottles.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted for protection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board used to cut cheese has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine behind bar not sanitizing at minimum chlorine levels. Sanitization will take place in dish machine in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys above reach in cooler across from grill. Manager removed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by fryers. Employee stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer behind the bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Employee removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink and hand wash sink on cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomato puree, 105 ounces, not segregated in dry goods storage area.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes went from dirty dishes to clean dishes with no hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryers: tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Manager put ice on tomatoes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by rear door was used to wash off knife.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in bar area. Manager labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board used to cur lettuce has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of tomato puree, 105 ounces, not segregated in dry goods storage area.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint or beard guard. Employee put on hat and beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups by soda machine.
Food stored on floor. Frozen concentrate flavors stored on floor of kitchen. Sauces stored on floor of walk in cooler. Soda boxes stored in floor by soda machine. Manager stored items six inches off the floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife used to cut lettuce stored in between reach in coolers. Manager stored correctly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Ladels used to dispense soups stored on oven handles. Manager stored correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting lettuce without washing first.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust that has pitted the surface.
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