HACIENDA MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR

West Atlantic Avenue
Florida, 33444
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8643992

  • 22-13-5:Basic - Frozen margarita dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed at bar area. Operator started to clean and sanitize at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in kitchen area Repeat Violation
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen area next to floor drains. Discussed with operator
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored above plantains in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice blade guard soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8598851

  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: Next unannounced **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8473479

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at bar ice machine Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches on ground under cook line flip top coolers in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach inside of not in use steam table on cook line in kitchen Observed 2 dead roaches at ware washing machine in kitchen Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked shrimp in cook line drawers under burners unit. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 16 live roaches on underside of not in use steam table on cook line in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches behind sign on wall in left corner of cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach on sign at hand wash sink/triple sink at left side cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach on top of floor drain behind cook line flip top cooler in kitchen Observed 1 live roach inside of gasket of drawers under flat top unit on cook line in kitchen Observed 3 live roaches on wall at ware washing machine in kitchen Observed approximately 15 live roaches inside of control panel on top of ware washing machine in kitchen Observed 3 live roaches in between wall and vinyl wall next to hand wash sink in ware washing area in kitchen Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Roach spray stored on cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at ware washing area used as dump sink. Discussed with operator Warning

Inspection Date: 8/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349261

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour