LA HACIENDA TACOS & BEER
1008 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34952 · 772-335-1133
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019020859 | Apr 16, 2019 | Oct 14, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. A few items in cooler
Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chorizo over limes.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef 47f cold holding was placed less then 2 hours ago advised to rapid chill, milk 50f cold holding, chorizo 55f cold holding from yesterday must not use.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. A few items in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Stand up two door cooler at 50f ambient. Do not store any foods in cooler until able to maintain 41f or below.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked rice
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired 2025
Food stored on floor. Container of ice tea mix, employee moved
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service case cups stored on floor
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic Clamato juices
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw seafood over cooked chicken reach in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of paper products stored on floor
Sep 4, 2024□ 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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Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple single service items are stored in the case on floor. Make sure all food containers are stored 6 inches off floor.
Aug 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 71f cold holding, chicken 58f cold holding, lettuce 58f cold holding, tomatoes 55f cold holding, cheese 64f cold holding, raw beef 58f cold holding, pork 46f cold holding, advised to rapid chill manager states foods have been in cooler less that 1.5 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 100f hot holding advised to reheat, 2nd temperature 178f reheating
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working at time of inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In restroom ceiling shows signs of damage.
Equipment in poor repair. Front cooler by register, sandwich make table by cooks line. Both coolers reading in the higher 50f, manager states food was placed there with in the last 1 1/2 hours. Advised to place in freezer an other coolers to rapid chill. Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in these coolers until temperatures have reached 41f or below. Make sure all foods maintain temperatures of 41f or below
Food stored on floor. Containers of juice on floor under bar area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple single service items are stored in the case on floor. Make sure all food containers are stored 6 inches off floor.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over washed produce.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over rice in reach in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.spoon stored in sink
Dec 5, 2023Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef over cooked beef and sauces
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef shredded 47f cold holding, advised to rapid chill
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dining area next to bar
Equipment in poor repair. White reach in freezer in hall by restroom area hinges are broken
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area by table with microwave
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.