Hacienda in Howey In The Hills
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10400 Cr 48, Howey In The Hills, FL 34737Hacienda in Howey In The Hills has accumulated 196 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 7 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: inspectors issued warnings in February, May, and November 2024, followed by callback inspections requiring corrective action. The most frequently cited violations involve proper hand and arm washing, ventilation, and consumer advisories. Fire safety records document two citations for missing boiler certificates, both corrected on-site.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hacienda in Howey In The Hills: Comparison to Lake County Averages
This Facility
7
violations / inspection
7 violations per inspection
Lake County Avg
6.29
violations / inspection
6.29 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lake County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Hacienda in Howey In The Hills: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
EXPIRED BOILER CERTIFICATES
New certificates expired **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Hacienda in Howey In The Hills: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 4 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 6 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections32 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Hacienda in Howey In The Hills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hacienda in Howey In The Hills last inspected?
- Hacienda in Howey In The Hills was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Hacienda in Howey In The Hills?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hacienda in Howey In The Hills are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Hacienda in Howey In The Hills had?
- Hacienda in Howey In The Hills has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hacienda in Howey In The Hills find?
- Hacienda in Howey In The Hills was most recently inspected on January 9, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Hacienda in Howey In The Hills ever been shut down?
- No, Hacienda in Howey In The Hills has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
- Has Hacienda in Howey In The Hills had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hacienda in Howey In The Hills has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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