LA HACIENDA OF PACE INC
4601 HWY 90, Pace FL 32571 · 850-995-8414
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Upon inspection, observed raw chicken stored above raw ground beef in walk-in cooler.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Upon inspection observed shell eggs stored over uncooked potatoes in walk-in.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Upon inspection, observed raw chicken stored above raw ground beef in walk-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection, observed chemicals stored on the same shelf, next to, covered containers with flour and garlic powder.
Stored food not covered. Upon inspection, observed chili rellenos on top of cans in dry storage. Also observed in walk-in freezer, tray of raw beef patties uncovered.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by back door of kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Container of red sauce on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked on right side of cook line. Operator cleared items in sink during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed pans of prepare chiles in walk in freezer with no cover
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes at 51f for 2 hours. Tomatoes left on prep table during busy lunch rush. Operator placed tomatoes in walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not secured. Operator secured with chain during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf beside dish machine. Operator stacked pans to allow them to air-dry.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of salsa on floor of walk in cooler.
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.