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LA FIESTA TACOS AND TEQUILA

With 9 documented inspections, LA FIESTA TACOS AND TEQUILA in LAKE CITY has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

2260 West US Highway 90
Florida, 32055
Columbia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894834

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in bulk container of sugar and spices. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage area not finished and is not smooth hand easily cleanable.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket and scoop not inverted or protected. Manager flipped them over. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline cutting boards grooved. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back reach-in cooler. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on top of reach-in cooler prep unit. Three employee phones on shelf over back prep table on center cookline. Employee jacket on oil in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-10-4:Basic - Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. Employee vaping in kitchen.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on rack across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing near drain on cookline.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Two cases of food on floor of walk-in freezer. Oil and flour on floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall corner next to walk-in cooler door in disrepair.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Repeat Violation
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Knife handle submerged in bin of lettuce in reach-in cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right lid open.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of beef and queso cheese in walk-in cooler not covered. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Melted knife handle on cookline.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour not labeled.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen and donned gloves without first washing hands.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Take-out plastic bags used as lid for pan of beef in walk-in cooler.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over vegetables in walk-in cooler. Manager moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser hanging on rack of clean dishware across from three compartment sink.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb with no vacuum breaker in dry storage room and sink bibb at front of cookline with no vacuum breaker.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, 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 at bar area opened Sunday with no date marked. Manager marked. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back handwashing sink blocked by trash can. Manager moved can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan and ice in back handwashing sink. Manager removed pan. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Back end of building remodeled without plan review submission or approval.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front hand wash sink. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of beef in walk-in cooler prepared Sunday 9-14, no date marked. Manager marked. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No label on bottle of degreaser hanging on clean dish ware rack across from three compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858749

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in seasoning mix. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table and reach-in cooler. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee phones on back prep table. Purses and dirty aprons on condensed milk and drink mix. Manager removed all. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on storage rack across from three compartment sink.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup at door of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor at end of cookline and food cases on floor of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handles. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. Inspector emailed sign to operator.
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food debris on cleaned pan on storage rack. Manager removed for recleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels and label residue on multiple pans of stored food in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in front reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Three pans of food in walk-in cooler not covered. Manager placed lids on pans. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front drink station: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager remixed for: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to three compartment sink blocked by trash can and strainer in sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food strainer in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Food debris in front kitchen hand wash sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Three handwashing sinks in kitchen with no soap. Manager replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8860644

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858196

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooler drawers under grill: shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); beef (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding); steak (54F - Cold Holding). Manager placed each food in an ice bath. Observed in front salad prep cooler: cheese (51F, 49F - Cold Holding); lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding). Manager placed each in an ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Observed in cooler drawers under grill: shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); beef (47F, 41F, 42F - Cold Holding); chicken (42F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding). Observed in front salad prep cooler: cheese (54F, 55F - Cold Holding); lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (47 - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding). Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781509

  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee drink on back left prep table.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on back left prep table. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near front reach-in cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Large plastic container of cooking oil on floor at end of cookline. Case of tilapia on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager moved both to shelves. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handles. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels and label residue on multiple pans of stored food (beef, pork, chicken) in walk-in cooler.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in front reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pans of chicken, beef, and pork in walk-in cooler not covered or protected. Manager covered with tin foil. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented 1 gallon can of tomatoes. Manager discarded.
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee entered kitchen, briefly rinsed hands with cold water, no soap, and began preparing/handling food.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooler drawers under grill: shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); beef (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding); steak (54F - Cold Holding). Manager placed each food in an ice bath. Observed in front salad prep cooler: cheese (51F, 49F - Cold Holding); lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding). Manager placed each in an ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8627603

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539800

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water near three compartment sink and in walk-in cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of tomatoes on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs on oven door handles.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in front reach-in cooler.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef sitting in bucket of standing water.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep tables.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In first reach-in cooler: lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50, 48F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Admin Complaint
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Curdled milk with no date mark and unknown open date. Manager voluntarily discarded.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scouring pad in hand wash sink. Draining slowly due to corn clogging drain.

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539555

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380588

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed acoustic ceiling panels that are not smooth or easily cleanable. Also acoustics ceiling tile indicates leaking roof in kitchen area near prep sink.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 8 buckets of food in walk-in-cooler stored on the floor. Observed container of cooking oil on cool line stored on the floor.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Poultry (46F - Cold Holding); Carnita (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); Beef (47F - Cold Holding). All the items had been stored in the walk-in-cooler for more than 24 hours. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Poultry (46F - Cold Holding); Carnita (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); Beef (47F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.\ Observed food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked with two large chip food containers. Also observed wet wiping cloths in hand wash sink in the kitchen. person in charge removed wiping cloths and food containers