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LA HACIENDA OF PACE INC

4601 HWY 90, Pace FL 32571 · 850-995-8414

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats164
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6701406
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/08A-20-5
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-04-5
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.
High priority/08A-20-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection, observed chemicals stored on the same shelf, next to, covered containers with flour and garlic powder.
High priority/41-10-4
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.
Basic/08B-12-5
Jan 28, 2025Inspection 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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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by back door of kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Container of red sauce on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed pans of prepare chiles in walk in freezer with no cover
Basic/08B-12-5
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not secured. Operator secured with chain during inspection.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed container of salsa on floor of walk in cooler.
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.