[Editor’s note: The report referenced in this article reflects conditions observed during an inspection conducted on May 20 and does not represent the establishment’s current or future status.]
A routine inspection was conducted at La Hacienda on May 20. During the inspection, the Tennessee Department of Health noted multiple health code violations and gave the restaurant a score of 62.
The violations identified during the inspection included missing soap at the handwashing sink, violations related to food handling, and facility maintenance.
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La Hacienda
When: May 20, 2026
Where: 3670 Bell Rd, Nashville, TN 37214, United States
Score: 62
La Hacienda is a Mexican restaurant which serves dishes like burritos, fajitas, and margaritas. According to the official inspection report, violations included the following:
- The report stated that the person in charge did not demonstrate adequate food safety knowledge. During the inspection, multiple critical violations were identified, including repeat violations from previous inspections.
- The staff was advised to take a basic food safety class, and information and contact details were provided.
- An employee picked up a box contaminated with dirty roof leak water and then handled tortillas without washing hands or changing gloves. Staff and managers were advised to follow proper handwashing and glove-use procedures.
- The handwashing sink in the warewashing area had no soap available. Staff was instructed to restock the handwashing sink.
- A dented can of salsa was found in the dry storage and was discarded during the inspection.
- A large bucket of refried beans was left out for one and a half hours and was measured at 145°F. The food item was not cooling properly within the required time limits. Beans were reheated at 169°F and moved to the walk-in cooler.
- A chemical glue flytrap was hanging above the food prep area. The trap was removed, and pest control procedures were discussed with the staff and manager.
- A thermometer was not available in the expo reach-in cooler.
- Bulk containers of salt and sugar were labeled properly, and boxes of canned salsa were stored under a leaking ceiling.
- Small flies were observed throughout the kitchen during the inspection.
- The report noted several pieces of equipment were stored improperly, including a knife that was stored between the walls of prep coolers and utensil handles that were touching food inside bean containers in the dry storage area.
- The restaurant was using cardboard under the fryer to catch grease. Water from condensation was pooling inside the expo keg cooler.
- Food debris had accumulated on racks inside the walk-in cooler.
- The dumpster was damaged and was leaking sewage from holes in the back, and a leaking ceiling was dripping onto products kept in the dry storage area.
A detailed inspection report of the restaurant is available here.
Follow-up Inspection
Due to multiple health and safety code violations, the restaurant received a low score of 62. The restaurant must correct all violations before requesting a reinspection.
The Tennessee Department of Health will conduct a follow-up inspection to verify compliance.
