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FIESTA CANCUN

FIESTA CANCUN maintains a 2.3/5 food safety rating based on 10 health department inspections in ALTAMONTE SPRINGS. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

260 Douglas Avenue
Florida, 32714
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/10/2025

Inspection #: 3619330

Inspection Date: 5/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10835745

  • 08B-37-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -dry goods, spices stored in furnace room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -back door open during inspection, small flying insects present in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -foil containers in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -open package of raw burgers above plantains in reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Raw burgers above frozen vegetables. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10701616

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cups in salsa, salsa verde in prep table. Discarded. -plate with no handle in rice. -small bowl with no handle in spices. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -salmon, mahi. Warning
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -in mop closet. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -dry goods, spices stored in furnace room. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease dripping off hood in kitchen. -grease on sides/back of cooking equipment. Warning
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -back door open during inspection, small flying insects present in kitchen. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -foil containers in kitchen. Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Operator will set up 3 compartment sink and call for service. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. -1 small flying insects on cutting board on cook line. -1 small flying insects on container of bleach by dish machine. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -beef in freezer in to go bags. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -open package of raw burgers above plantains in reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -salmon, mahi thawed in package. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken, shredded beef, taco meat (46-47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler less than 4 hours. Walk-in cooler door open, items closest to door. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10749717

  • 08B-37-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -dry goods, spices stored in furnace room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
  • 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink next to 3 door freezer tilting forward causing standing water. Unable to wash hands without splash of possible contaminants/bacteria from standing water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Hand wash sink not repaired. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Hand wash sink still holding soiled water. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -rust on some walk in cooler shelves. -bottom shelf of prep table rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10701036

  • 08B-37-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -dry goods, spices stored in furnace room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
  • 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -behind bar. In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -on side of ice machine. Operator put scoops in a clean pan. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Handle in ice in wait station. **Time Extended**
  • 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink next to 3 door freezer tilting forward causing standing water. Unable to wash hands without splash of possible contaminants/bacteria from standing water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Hand wash sink not repaired. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -rust on some walk in cooler shelves. -bottom shelf of prep table rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs above orange juice in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Raw shell eggs above juices in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Queso (46F - Cold Holding); steak (45F - Cold Holding) in cook line cooler less than 1 hour from walk in cooler. Operator placed ice under product and will monitor cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Corn 51°. On top of another pan. Corn placed on ice. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2024-12-26: Class rescheduled for 1/8/24. Time extend 14 days. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786775

  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -dry goods, spices stored in furnace room. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -behind bar. In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -on side of ice machine. Operator put scoops in a clean pan. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. -ceiling, fan cover, camera near compressor in walk in cooler dusty. Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink next to 3 door freezer tilting forward causing standing water. Unable to wash hands without splash of possible contaminants/bacteria from standing water Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -rust on some walk in cooler shelves. -bottom shelf of prep table rusted. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs above orange juice in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Queso (46F - Cold Holding); steak (45F - Cold Holding) in cook line cooler less than 1 hour from walk in cooler. Operator placed ice under product and will monitor cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8660113

  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Upright 2door oven inside and doors - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood vent system, sides of oven, sides of cooking equipment and floor surrounding cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Operator has made improvements **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482649

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used to scoop salsa Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple Employee drinks and phone, on dry storage shelf above canned food and seasoning Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of drinks on floor in bar storage area Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Upright 2door oven inside and doors
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood vent system, sides of oven, sides of cooking equipment and floor surrounding cooking equipment
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects at bar area back counter. Not in contact with food
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo bags in direct contact with beef in reach in freezer
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab, tilapia. shrimp , spinach, veggie mix 46-50 ( - Cold Holding) in grill cooler drawers less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately placed in ice for temperature recovery Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator removed to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand sink in kitchen ice in hand sink nacho holders Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482129

  • 08B-37-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -spices, dry rice and beans stored in furnace room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open box of raw ground beef patties above ice cream in reach-in freezer. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw steak, raw shell eggs above milk and produce in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Raw shell eggs above fruit, raw beef above produce. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pico (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding) in cooler across from ovens less than 4 hours. Ambient thermometer reading 50f. All products placed on ice for temperature recovery. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Pico 47, cheese 43, pork 42, cut tomato 42. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390892

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -tilapia. Educated kitchen manager. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on floor at end of cook line cooler. -1 dead roach on floor next to cases of canned tomato. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease and food debris under kitchen equipment, shelving in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -spices, dry rice and beans stored in furnace room. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -bags of dry rice and dry beans on floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice machine and soda cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -right side oven Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect near salsa bar, not on food. -1 small flying insect near dish machine. Warning
  • 01D-08-5:High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. -no proof that farm raised tilapia used to make ceviche has only been fed pellet feed with no parasites. Fish is not fully cooked. Contacted BAP. Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open box of raw ground beef patties above ice cream in reach-in freezer. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw steak, raw shell eggs above milk and produce in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee returned to kitchen from outside back door wearing gloves and rinsed gloves in prep sink. -employee moved trash can while wearing gloves, then continued working, handled utensils. Spoke with employees and manager, both employees removed gloves and washed hands at hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pico (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding) in cooler across from ovens less than 4 hours. Ambient thermometer reading 50°f. All products placed on ice for temperature recovery. 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. -per manager, book containing certificates not on site. 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. -book 5at may contain information not at facility. Provided printed copy in English and Spanish to operator. Warning