HACIENDA MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR

West Atlantic Avenue
Florida, 33444
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840101

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8727462

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Commercially processed ROP salmon still partially frozen. Operator opened up packaging. Discussed with operator Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on prep table in kitchen with single service items. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef in walk in cooler date marked 7-17. See stop sale. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at steam table stained soiled, has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils stored in hand wash sink on cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at cook line hand wash sink, operator reset Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

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