LA HACIENDA SUPERMARKET TAQUERIA
825 N RIDGEWOOD DR, Sebring FL 33870 · 863-382-2555
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed made from scratch red and green mole verde sauce date marked 8/28/25-9/3/25 in the walk in cooler, owner discarded.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chorizo sausage over shredded cheese in the reach in cooler, employee moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of tortilla soup dated 7/28/26 and two containers of salsa dated 8/10/26 in the walk in cooler, owner voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand washing sink in the kitchen next to steam table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at front counter.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice in the ice machine, owner moved it.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed foil used as shelf cover in walk in cooler torn.
Mar 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays on the floor in the storage area outside.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler are rusted and pitied.
Feb 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo sausage over bottle sauce in reach in cooler in the kitchen, owner moved.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in men's bathroom, owner replaced.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels in the women's bathroom hand wash sink, owner replaced.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing properly, chlorine reading at 0ppm, owner set up 3-compartment sink and calling to have dish machine serviced.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken on the floor in the walk in freezer and cases of water and soft drinks on the floor in the side dining room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays on the floor in the storage area outside.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler are rusted and pitied.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over diced onions in the walk in cooler, owner moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed made from scratch red and green mole verde sauce date marked 8/28/25-9/3/25 in the walk in cooler, owner discarded.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed a copy for the owner and had employee sign before end of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container without a handle in the fajita seasoning in the dry storage area, owner removed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine is not sanitizing correctly, reading 0ppm-Chlorine, owner call for a service call and set up 3-compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of cows feet on the floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed two ice scoops not protected on top of the ice machine outside, owner brought in to be cleaned.
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used the restroom, stated they washed their hands in the bathroom but failed to washed their hands again in the kitchen before returning to work and handing clean equipment. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest strips hanging in the dry storage area next to food. Owner removed the strips.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottle.
Food/water stored on floor. Bottled water stored on the floor. Owner placed the water on a shelf.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk in cooler #1 soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler #1.
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed opened boxes of single service items stored on the floor of the outside storage area.
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of vapor rub stored next to food product in the kitchen. Operator disposed of it.
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. Observed their dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called eco lab and I instructed them to set up their triple sink.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee touch their face and then wash their hands without soap. Operator had the employee rewash their hands with soap.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat avocados in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out on the bottom.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of meat stored on the floor fit eh walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed opened boxes of single service items stored on the floor of the outside storage area.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. At outdoor ice machine room handsink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine self dispensing chute.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at front self service area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at outside ice machine room observed water pooled on floor and green growth on floor around bottom of ice machine.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed heavy grease accumulation on top of grease dumpster and some spillage on pad.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of outdoor ice machine on dirty top of machine with dust and debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves with old dust and debris on shelving.
Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Observed open pipes along exterior wall behind establishment. Plumbing caps and air covers missing.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed opened boxes of single service cups and lids stored on floor at outside storage room.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old equipment and cardboard boxes around outside back door area.
Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Observed outside curbed mopsink where grease trap openly empties into basin on mop sink and mop sink curb completely missing on one side. Water and grease trap debris on ground and standing in open mopsink.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pan of chicken dated 8/14,,pork dated 8/8 in walk-in cooler. Establishment closed for two weeks opened yesterday. Manager stated foods were frozen during closed time. Items still held more than 7 days unfrozen.. Foods not discarded after 7 days. see stop sale.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handled bowl used to dispense sugar at dry storage area.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed canned drinks in retail area stored on shelf under motor oil and cleaning products. Manager rearranged shelves.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed beef thawing on bottom shelf at back prep. Found at 61F operator states foods out of temp less than 4 hours moved to stove to cook. Operator was informed of proper thawing methods.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed containers for scooping foods stored on top of dry storage containers not cleaned daily and left out on top of containers overnight with food residue available to invite pests.
Stored food not covered. Observed open container of rice on dry storage.
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.