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Licensee
Name: LA HACIENDA MEXICAN GRILL License Number: SEA6216630
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2014
Primary Status: Ownership Changed Secondary Status:
Location Address: 2551 DREW ST STE 104
CLEARWATER, FL 33765

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result Critical Violations Non-Critical Violations
Routine - Food 03/19/2012 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. In general, critical violations are those that, if not corrected, are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination, illness or environmental damage. Although we use the industry-standard term "critical", varying degrees of severity and potential risk to the public require inspectors to assess each situation in determining the appropriate action. In addition, while an establishment may have multiple violations, the inspectors' training and judgment formulate the overall result of the inspection to ensure the public health and safety. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
24-08-1    Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans on shelf in storage area
24-08-1    Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plasgic cups at bar area
31-09-1    Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pan inside dishwashing area handsink
10-04-1    In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on grate of beverage dispenser , bar Corrected On Site.
38-07-1    Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk in cooler
51-18-1    No copy of latest inspection report.
05-08-1    Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
23-06-1    Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outer surface of silver door with bottom reach in freezer reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
23-06-1    Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf under hood system
23-06-1    Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf above delistyle reach in cooler opposite grill
23-06-1    Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves storing bulk chips and storage unit near silver reach in cooler
23-03-1    Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on shelf under grill
24-06-1    Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. gray tub on shelf under cookline prep table
35A-03-1    Critical - Observed dead roach on wall near glass door reach in cooler
22-22-1    Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener at prep table , cookline
08A-28-1    Critical - Observed food stored on floor. container of ground beef, walk in cooler
08A-28-1    Critical - Observed food stored on floor.packages of bread , walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
14-36-1    Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. delistyle reach in cooler opposite grill
15-42-2    Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
09-01-1    Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. nonhandled bowl in bulk container of chicken base, storage area Corrected On Site.
22-28-1    Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. delistyle reach in cooler opposite grill
22-28-1    Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. glass door reach in cooler next to back prep table
22-19-1    Critical - Observed interior of warmer soiled with missing shelves. next to glass door reach in cooler
45-07-2    Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only. fryer at cookline
35A-05-1    Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found, 2 medium live roaches and 2 small live roaches on gaskets of reach in cooler opposite cookline
22-17-1    Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets opposite grill
08A-29-1    Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of sugar , storage area, kitchen Corrected On Site.
08A-29-1    Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.containers of taco shells , dry storage area Corrected On Site.
42-11-1    Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused cooking equipment , kitchen
37-05-1    Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. near roll cart outside walk in cooler
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