HACIENDA MEXICO
195 E MAIN ST, Bartow FL 33830 · 863.533.7600
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on shelf in server station. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized the area
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021030022 | Jun 28, 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The dispenser was removed, washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the white upright reach in freezer. E Located in the entrance into the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Entrance into the walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked by trash can. Operator moved trash can
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at front counter used as dump sink. Observed employee dump ice into sink. Operator discussed with employee that hand sinks are for hand washing only.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked rice in walk in cooler not date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled handles on flip top cooler doors at cookline
Equipment in poor repair. Torn Gaskets on flip top cooler at cookline
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent light fixture at dish area missing cover
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near the walk in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of a filing cabinet. The ice scoop was washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White interior panel.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in the kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Light not functioning. On hood system and by front entrance to kitchen
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. Salsa verde
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on shelf in server station. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized the area
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. Re-emailed to operator to print
Damaged canned food not properly segregated. Salsa verde
Hole in or other damage to wall. In dining area by counter
Light not functioning. On hood system and by front entrance to kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager to print
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.