LA HACIENDA MEXICANA
5915 MEMORIAL HWY STE 112, Tampa FL 33615 · 813.650.1922
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Dish machine tested at 0 PPM, chlorine bucket was empty. Manager placed new chlorine solution for dish machine, chlorine tested at 50 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks are not secured in bar area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Equipment in poor repair. Door to flip top reach in cooler on front line has a broken hinge. Flip top door completely comes off when pulled.
Food stored on floor. Box of margarita drink mix is stored on the floor in dining area. Employee relocated drink mix to an approved location at time of inspection.
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed avocados in back kitchen reach in cooler, next to ice machine. Employee relocated all raw chicken to an approved location at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soil in establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink next to three compartment sink used for storing dirty hotel pans and buckets. Employee removed all items from inside sink at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in an open container stored on kitchen prep table next to can opener. Employee discarded drink at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler next to ice machine in disrepair. Door handle broken and unable to slide open door.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located inside back reach in cooler next to ice machine.
Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. Located in kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking from faucet at three compartment sink.
Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards on cooks line
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in ban over cooked salsa buckets reach in cooler cooks line by microwave manager removed to proper storage
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. Missing for 1 other employee
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. Ana Cortes expired 7-6-2025 only employee who has a certificate. International food service executive
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards on cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef sitting on counter of three compartment sink manager removed and began prepping with raw meat
Jun 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine, reach in cooler and wire shelf in kitchen in poor repair
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.beef thawing on counter, still frozen. Operator placed under cool running water
Aug 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on top of salsa in reach-in cooler. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By steam table on cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Mexican rice and refried beans.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer disrepair. No time/temperature control for safety food in the units.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door gasket torn at cook line. Dish machine is not in working condition. Dish machine is not in working condition, no ware washing at time of inspection.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal plated floor rusted inside the walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken and raw ground beef thawing on prep table at kitchen. Operator moved to reach-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on top of salsa in reach-in cooler. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door reach-in cooler Cold Holding: white cheese sauce 50 F, shredded cheese 49 F, roasted green pepper 50 F. Reach-in cooler on cook line: Cold Holding: Pico de Gallo 47 F, shredded cheese 49 F, raw shrimp 48 F, raw chicken 48 F, cooked Mexican rice 42-46 F, refried bean 51 F. A bag of raw ground beef 51 F stored on prep table next by dish machine. Operator moved all time/temperature control for safety food to working reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer at time of inspection. Re temp: white cheese sauce 46 F, shredded cheese 47 F, roasted green pepper 48 F, Pico de Gallo 45 F, shredded cheese 47 F, raw shrimp 47 F, raw chicken 45 F, cooked Mexican rice 41-43 F, refried bean 48 F, raw ground beef 47 F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By steam table on cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A colander stored in hand wash sink at kitchen. Removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Mexican rice and refried beans.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer disrepair. No time/temperature control for safety food in the units.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door gasket torn at cook line. Dish machine is not in working condition. Dish machine is not in working condition, no ware washing at time of inspection.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal plated floor rusted inside the walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor at cook line. Moved to shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken and raw ground beef thawing on prep table at kitchen. Operator moved to reach-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By steam table in kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler is not in working condition, no time/temperature control for safety food stored inside at time of inspection.
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line: Cold holding: cooked pork 50 F, fresh pico 45 F, raw shrimp 45 F, raw chicken 45 F. Operator moved items to other working reach-in cooler at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By steam table in kitchen.
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. Provided by email.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler is not in working condition, no time/temperature control for safety food stored inside at time of inspection.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, chlorine tested 0ppm. Operator contacted service company.
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.