RESTAURANTE LA HACIENDA & BAKERY CORP
7532 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-857-1320
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly near back kitchen door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024011745 | Dec 11, 2023 | Jun 26, 2024 | $320 |
| 3--2020058624 | Nov 18, 2020 | May 26, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2015051239 | Nov 17, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 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. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm. Operator discovered hose to sanitizer bucket wasn't inside sanitizer. End 100ppm chlorine during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw bacon on cooks line. Operator moved chicken to bottom drawer under bacon at time of inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on cooks line at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils in hand wash sink by triple sink. Employee moved utensils during inspection.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer door handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cutting board on cooks line. Employee removed during inspection
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles on cooks line at time of inspection.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw proteins stored over sliced pre cooked sausage on cooks line. Employee moved sausage during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed single piece of salmon in sealed packaging stating to remove before thawing. Operator disposed of fish. Explained to owner and cooks importance of removing fish before thawing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in cooks line at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on prep table next to prep being performed. Owner removed bottle during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at time of inspection.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 stored over raw pork and beef in walk in cooler. Operator had employee move raw chicken to lower shelf during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen next to empanada reach in freezer at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed dried food debris on walk in cooler handle at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - Observed employee soda bottle over steam tables on cooks line. - Observed employee coffee stored on prep table next to reach in cooler in bakery area of kitchen at time of inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle on cooks line at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in flour in baking area at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed in standing water in large food container next to triple sink at time of inspection.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink near dish machine turned off and utensils stored inside
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in reach-in-cooler
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water was shut off at hand sinks in dish machine, coffee maker and dessert kitchen areas.
Ceiling tile missing. Back kitchen area
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food in walk-in-freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooksline across from stove In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dessert area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed large amounts of frozen beef thawing at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Operator placing in walk-in-cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink near dish machine faucet water leaking.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate16 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly near back kitchen door.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over chicken salad in walk-in-cooler
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the large ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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 drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of cooking oil, and peeled potatoes on floor in kitchen area. Walk-in-cooler food stored on floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed 2 Insect control device installed over food preparation near cooksline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Water leaking faucet at hand sink near 3 compartment sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Dec 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Near hand sink in bakery area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Near hand sink in bakery area
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.
Floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.