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HACIENDA

With 11 documented inspections, HACIENDA in HOWEY IN THE HILLS has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 11 reports on file

10400 CR 48
Florida, 34797
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/9/2026· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13572393

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -server dropped dirty dishes then grabbed clean cloth and began wiping down counters in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -operator has added an omelette cooking station to buffet area with no hand wash sink. Operator uses raw shell eggs as well as pasteurized eggs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Plans have been submitted and are in queue for processing. **Time Extended**

11/10/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13571553

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen and women's restroom Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Ceiling tiles have been cleaned, progress made **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -upright reach in cooler in kitchen in dessert prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Cooler is marked as out of service, technician will be coming to repair **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Filters have been ordered **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -server dropped dirty dishes then grabbed clean cloth and began wiping down counters in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees at cooking station near buffet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -operator has added an omelette cooking station to buffet area with no hand wash sink. Operator uses raw shell eggs as well as pasteurized eggs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**

11/7/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10913273

Follow-up Inspection Required

7 high, 3 int, 16 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen and women's restroom Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -upright reach in cooler in kitchen in dessert prep area Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse stored on box of dessert sauces, operator removed and educated employee. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -cook line under tilt skillet Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -bucket of chocolate bark in storage closet, operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour container, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning on cook line Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryers on cook line -gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -bottle of water in reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. -stir sticks at tea station on host stand. Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. Warning
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Walk in freezer area not maintained clean and organized. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish area Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -spray hose on cook line leaking onto floor. Operator placed pan underneath to catch water. Warning
  • 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 next to commercially processed peas and carrots in walk in freezer, operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 in kitchen near dish area, operator killed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -server dropped dirty dishes then grabbed clean cloth and began wiping down counters in kitchen. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked squash (54F - Cold Holding); sliced deli meat (54F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding); house made buttercream (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (54F - Cold Holding); house made chocolate mousse (54F - Cold Holding), upright reach in cooler in kitchen, held more than four hours per operator. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked squash (54F - Cold Holding); sliced deli meat (54F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding); house made buttercream (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (54F - Cold Holding); house made chocolate mousse (54F - Cold Holding), upright reach in cooler in kitchen, held more than four hours per operator. cut watermelon (46F - Cold Holding); yogurt (45F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (46F - Cold Holding), buffet line, held less than four hours per operator. Recommended operator use Time as a Public Health Control for buffet. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage links (108F - Hot Holding), buffet line -melted butter (92F - Hot Holding), cook station near buffet line, held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to oven for rapid reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker at incorrect location on splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line -ice machine door and interior Warning
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees at cooking station near buffet. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -operator has added an omelette cooking station to buffet area with no hand wash sink. Operator uses raw shell eggs as well as pasteurized eggs. Warning

6/27/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10746995

Met Inspection Standards

10 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Some floor drains on cook line.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -By ice machine.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Around top of oven. -Interior of warming cabinet.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of ice machine.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Under ice machine.

2/19/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10746442

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -interior door on upright reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open package of raw salmon stored by cheesecake in reach in freezer. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker at wrong location mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site

12/18/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8782026

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 5 int, 7 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment Warning
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -interior door on upright reach in cooler Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler in prep area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside coffee machines in kitchen. Operat cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by prep sink Warning
  • 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. -butternut squash purée, other soups and sauces in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade wiping cloth used as liner for food container for mint. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open package of raw salmon stored by cheesecake in reach in freezer. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -eggs benedict on buffet line. Operator determined time. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker at wrong location mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -multiple items covered in plastic before reaching 41F. Educated operator and it was uncovered. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener in kitchen -interior spray hoses. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -spoon in hand sink on cook line. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -poached eggs on breakfast menu. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at 2 hand sinks in kitchen. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site Warning

5/31/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8684251

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

5/30/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8604694

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Over ware wash.
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn across from alto sham.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Pepsi cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler across from alto sham.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Across from alto sham.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -3 on floor in ware wash. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Bleach bottle in ware wash. Corrected On-Site

3/18/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8605512

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/5/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8604413

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**

2/2/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8381184

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 6 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over triple door freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead in prep cooler. Manager cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Bottom oven. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By soda station. Warning
  • 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 over cooked sausage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live below prep cooler. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 61f, less than 4 hours. Chef discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Stir fry, Prime rib. Corrected On-Site Warning