Eat SafelyIn Florida
Home/Delray Beach/HACIENDA MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR

HACIENDA MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR

14820-14822 S MILITARY TRAIL, Delray Beach FL 33484

Last inspected Aug 20, 2024 · 6 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6013358
Grade history
AUG 23
JAN 24
APR 24
JUL 24
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Roach spray stored on cook line. Operator removed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $720

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2017051697Oct 13, 2017Dec 19, 2017$400
2--2014051566Nov 1, 2014Jan 20, 2015$320

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef in walk in cooler date marked 7-17. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at steam table stained soiled, has cut marks and is no longer cleanable
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils stored in hand wash sink on cook line. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at cook line hand wash sink, operator reset
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed ROP salmon still partially frozen. Operator opened up packaging. Discussed with operator
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on prep table in kitchen with single service items. Operator removed
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored above plantains in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice blade guard soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Frozen margarita dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed at bar area. Operator started to clean and sanitize at time of inspection
Basic/22-13-5/Corrective Action Taken
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in kitchen area
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Objectionable odors in kitchen area next to floor drains. Discussed with operator
Basic/36-64-5
Jan 26, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line
Basic/38-07-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Next unannounced Time Extended
Jan 25, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked shrimp in cook line drawers under burners unit. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 16 live roaches on underside of not in use steam table on cook line in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches behind sign on wall in left corner of cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach on sign at hand wash sink/triple sink at left side cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach on top of floor drain behind cook line flip top cooler in kitchen Observed 1 live roach inside of gasket of drawers under flat top unit on cook line in kitchen Observed 3 live roaches on wall at ware washing machine in kitchen Observed approximately 15 live roaches inside of control panel on top of ware washing machine in kitchen Observed 3 live roaches in between wall and vinyl wall next to hand wash sink in ware washing area in kitchen
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Roach spray stored on cook line. Operator removed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at ware washing area used as dump sink. Discussed with operator
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at bar ice machine
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches on ground under cook line flip top coolers in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach inside of not in use steam table on cook line in kitchen Observed 2 dead roaches at ware washing machine in kitchen
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line
Basic/38-07-4/Warning
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor. Flour
Basic/08B-38-4

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.