La Hacienda Ii Mexican Rstrnt, 2207 Bannerman Rd, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: La Hacienda II Mexican Rstrnt
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2207 Bannerman Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312
License #: 4702920
Total inspections: 30
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Observed ceiling damaged with insulation visible over 3 compartment sink. Operator stated there was a leak recently that damaged the ceiling.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid cracked on plastic container of dry beans. Observed large crack with beans visible through lid.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed on hood system edges and around filters.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed queso dip held at steam table at 127°F.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water shut off when inspector went to wash hands at beginning of inspection at kitchen handwash sink near dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork in 3 door reach in cooler in kitchen prepared on Saturday with no date mark. Observed cooked ribs held in walk-in cooler and prepared on Saturday with no date mark.
07/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed unit directly on grass/ground.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle laying in direct contact with dry uncooked rice within closed container in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold hold prep unit not working (unplugged) with limited items held in unit during lunch service. Operator stated items were out less than 1 hour. The following temperatures were observed: house made Pico de gallo 61°F, shredded cheese 59°, sour cream 47°, crema de pollo (cream of chicken soup mixed with sour cream) 54°, cut lettuce 63°, and wedge lettuce 64°. Observed all items moved to working 3 door reach in cooler in kitchen since lunch service was over. At end of inspection, the following temperatures were observed: Pico de gallo 49°F, shredded cheese 46°, sour cream 47° crema de pollo 52°, cut lettuce 59°, lettuce wedge 61°F. **Corrected On-Site**
3/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near soda machine in server drink station.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex bathroom off of main dining room with no covered trash can.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on floor near kitchen side entry door and handwash sink across from 3 door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed under fryers in kitchen. Owner stated one fryer has a hole in the bottom and will be fixed soon.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed old grease drip marks around edges of hood system.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in contact with raw chicken in container in 3 door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Observed blue glass cleaner stored on shelf next to clean and wrapped utensils for dining room service. **Corrected On-Site**
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Shared bathroom off main dining area. 3/14/13 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in kitchen area not covered. Taco shells and bowls on top of counters not covered and protected from possible contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Observed in raw chicken in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed tamale for restaurant stored in plastic wal-mart bag. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in reach in cooler. 3/14/13 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Produce stored on floor.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in a bucket next to hand sink, by back door of kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, cheese in reach in cooler.
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. IN BATHROOM INSIDE.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. LICENSE READS 84 SEATS, ESTABLISHMENT CURRENTLY HAS 152 SEATS. HEALTH DEPARTMENT HAS APPROVED SEPTIC TANK FOR 84 SEATS ONLY. THE CURRENT SEATING OF 152 SEATS HAS CAUSED SEPTIC TANK FAILURES IN THE PAST. EVIDENCED CURRENTLY BY STANDING SEWAGE IN THE DRAINAGE FIELD.
8/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. BY DISH MACHINE.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. IN BATHROOM INSIDE.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. LICENSE READS 84 SEATS, ESTABLISHMENT CURRENTLY HAS 152 SEATS. HEALTH DEPARTMENT HAS APPROVED SEPTIC TANK FOR 84 SEATS ONLY. THE CURRENT SEATING OF 152 SEATS HAS CAUSED SEPTIC TANK FAILURES IN THE PAST. EVIDENCED CURRENTLY BY STANDING SEWAGE IN THE DRAINAGE FIELD.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. IN BAR AREA.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP IN SOILED BUCKET.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. AT HWS IN BAR AREA.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. UTENSIL IN HWS.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE IN RIC. OBSERVED OPERATOR PLACE ON ICE TO BRING TEMPERATURE DOWN TO 41 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR BELOW.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. CHICKEN OVER BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw sewage on ground of establishment. ON SEPTIC TANK DRAINAGE FIELD BEHIND ESTABLISHMENT. SIGNIFICANT RAIN HAS OCCURRED OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS, AND IT IS STILL RAINING. This violation must be corrected by : 8-10-2012.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. IN REACH-IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. BEEF IN REACH-IN COOLER.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/6/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • LICENSE READS 84 SEATS, ESTABLISHMENT CURRENTLY HAS 152 SEATS. HEALTH DEPARTMENT HAS APPROVED SEPTIC TANK FOR 84 SEATS ONLY. CURRENT SEATING OF 152 HAS CAUSED SEPTIC TANK/SYSTEM FAILURES IN THE PAST. EVIDENCED CURRENTLY BY STANDING SEWAGE IN THE DRAIN FIELD
  • Critical - OBSERVED AVOCADOS STORED ON FLOOR. (WALK-IN COOLER)
  • OBSERVED BROWN SUGAR WITH SPOON AND HANDLE SUBMERGED WITHIN THE PRODUCT
  • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE BEHIND STOVE AREA
  • OBSERVED CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS NOT SECURED
  • Critical - OBSERVED CHEMICALS STORED WITH COOKING OIL
  • OBSERVED CUP BEING UTILIZED AS HANDLE AND LEFT SUBMERGED WITHIN BULK SALT
  • Critical - OBSERVED DR. PEPPER SYRUP STORED ON FLOOR (DRY STORAGE AREA)
  • Critical - OBSERVED EGGS STORED OVER READY-TO-EAT VEGETABLES IN REACH-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS STORED WITH FOOD ON PREPARATION TABLE
  • Critical - OBSERVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER STORED ON FLOOR. (FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY)
  • Critical - OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK BEING USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. BUCKET OF SUGAR STORED WITHIN SINK
  • OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN CREVICES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN PREPARATION AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED MILK IN WALK-IN COOLER WHICH HAD EXPIRED 1/3/12 - CORRECTED ON SITE
  • OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS IN MEN'S RESTROOMS
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINK
  • Critical - OBSERVED OPEN CONTAINER WITH BEVERAGE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED SEWAGE ON GROUND FROM FAILED SEPTIC SYSTEM. AT DRAIN FIELD BEHIND RESTAURANT. THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY 2/6/12
  • OBSERVED SOILED MICROWAVE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA (EXTERIOR)
  • Critical - OBSERVED USED CONTAINER OF MILK WITHOUT DATE MARKING
  • OBSERVED WET MOP NOT HUNG TO DRY
2/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. RESTAURANT IS LICENSED FOR 84 AND HAS 147. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. RETEST SCHEDULED FOR 8-8-11.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Seating change form provided; Adminstrative Complaints previously requested regarding seating. Approximately 150 seats.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink by door in kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; side station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; walk in cooler condenser unit coils are completely iced over.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; backs of handles of reach in coolers and make table lids.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr in the FORMS section.
2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Steaks offered undercooked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt at side station.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk in cooler at 44 - 45 F ; condenser iced over.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler ice build up on coils.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site with ice calibration.
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine outside and not secured.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Buckets of chips on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Taco salad shells not covered during slow period.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit; ice bin in side station.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Salt scoop in side station.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface; sides of fryers and equipment.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface; hood filters.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Limes in handwash sink at bar.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; kitchen handwash sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, kitchen handwash sink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at side station.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises; in old tape along baseboard. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed heavily accumulated grease under cooking equipment.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers; bulb under hood and fluorescent bulb above prep table.
  • Critical. Observed extension cords in use for non-temporary period. Freezer and microwave. For reporting purposes only.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 140 seats including patio, and county approves only 47 on current septic system. Administrative Complaint pending.
  • Carbon dioxide not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 51-09-1 Observed establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, clean indoor act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Note: Department of Health denied increase in seating septic system was sized for 47 seats. Establishment has 152 seats. Increased seating appears to be contributing to septic tank system failure.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. ONLY APPROVED FOR 47 SEATS PER KATHY DAVIS, LEON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT , SEATS COUNTED ON 5/18/10, 152.SEATING EVALUATION FORM SUBMITTED BY OPERATOR TO LEON CO HEALTH DEPARTMENT WAS DENIED , BY KATHY DAVIS
5/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed sewage on ground from failed septic system. ABOVE SEPTIC TANK, NO SEWAGE OBSERVED NEAR AREA OF CUSTOMER TRAFFIC OBSERVED TOILETS & SINK DRAINS OPERATING PROPERLY This violation must be corrected by : 05/19/10.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. ONLY APPROVED FOR 47 SEATS PER KATHY DAVIS, LEON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT , SEATS COUNTED ON 5/18/10, 152
5/18/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. pitcher of lemons
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1/11/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 4 OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT DID NOT REPORT SEATING CHANGE. NO SEATING CHANGE EVALUATION REPORT SUBMITTED AS REQUIRED.
1/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mop sink
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.kitchen
  • Critical. Violation: 50-05-1 License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. This violation must be corrected by : 9/16/09.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.KARLA RUIZ
9/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.dry storage
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mop sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mop sink
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.kitchen
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. This violation must be corrected by : 9/16/09.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.KARLA RUIZ
7/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/24/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/24/2008Complaint PartialCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/23/2008Complaint PartialWarning Issued
No report available. 10/3/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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