RESTAURANTE LA HACIENDA & BAKERY CORP
7532 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33604
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed dried food debris on walk in cooler handle at time of inspection.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - 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.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle on cooks line at time of inspection.
- 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. Observed scoop handle in flour in baking area at time of inspection.
- 06-01-5:Basic - 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.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - 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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen next to empanada reach in freezer at time of inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back kitchen area
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food in walk-in-freezer Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dessert area Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink near dish machine faucet water leaking. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink near dish machine turned off and utensils stored inside Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed food in reach-in-cooler
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
16
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the large ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation
- 12B-12-5:Basic - 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.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of cooking oil, and peeled potatoes on floor in kitchen area. Walk-in-cooler food stored on floor
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed 2 Insect control device installed over food preparation near cooksline
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking faucet at hand sink near 3 compartment sink
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 21-01-4:Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly near back kitchen door.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over chicken salad in walk-in-cooler
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Near hand sink in bakery area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **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 2023-12-11: Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Near hand sink in bakery area Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation 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
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).