LA FIESTA CANTINA NSB
114 Flagler Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 32169
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverages, multiple locations Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil, prep area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Cookline cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - Approximately 10+ dish area - appx 3 in prep room - approximately 5 around bag in the box soda - approximately 5 in ice machine area - 1 in the bar Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: 3 in the dish area, 2 next to ice machine, 2 in the bar. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: approximately 5 live flies (3 in the bar, 2 in the kitchen) 4 rodent droppings ( 1 on bag in the box, 1 on freezer next to mop sink, 1 under hand sink on cookline, 1 on chemical container under dish area), . Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Approximately 10 live flies - 5 in the bar, 5 in kitchen/dish area/prep areas Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Approximately 7-8 flies in the bar Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: 1 in the bar **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Portioned Salsas Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar, hot water faucet handle non functional Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Turned off due to leak **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverages, multiple locations Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil, prep area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Cookline cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar 0 ppm cl Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Admin Complaint* Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Admin Complaint
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - Approximately 10+ dish area - appx 3 in prep room - approximately 5 around bag in the box soda - approximately 5 in ice machine area - 1 in the bar Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: 3 in the dish area, 2 next to ice machine, 2 in the bar. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: approximately 5 live flies (3 in the bar, 2 in the kitchen) 4 rodent droppings ( 1 on bag in the box, 1 on freezer next to mop sink, 1 under hand sink on cookline, 1 on chemical container under dish area), . Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Approximately 10 live flies - 5 in the bar, 5 in kitchen/dish area/prep areas Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Approximately 7-8 flies in the bar Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Portioned Salsas Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar, hot water faucet handle non functional Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Turned off due to leak **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/1/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverages, multiple locations Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil, prep area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Cookline cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar 0 ppm cl Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Admin Complaint* Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Admin Complaint
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - Approximately 10+ dish area - appx 3 in prep room - approximately 5 around bag in the box soda - approximately 5 in ice machine area - 1 in the bar Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: 3 in the dish area, 2 next to ice machine, 2 in the bar. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: approximately 5 live flies (3 in the bar, 2 in the kitchen) 4 rodent droppings ( 1 on bag in the box, 1 on freezer next to mop sink, 1 under hand sink on cookline, 1 on chemical container under dish area), . Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Approximately 10 live flies - 5 in the bar, 5 in kitchen/dish area/prep areas Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Portioned Salsas Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar, hot water faucet handle non functional Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Turned off due to leak **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/28/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverages, multiple locations Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil, prep area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Cookline cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar 0 ppm cl Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Admin Complaint* Admin Complaint
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - Approximately 10+ dish area - appx 3 in prep room - approximately 5 around bag in the box soda - approximately 5 in ice machine area - 1 in the bar Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: 3 in the dish area, 2 next to ice machine, 2 in the bar. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: approximately 5 live flies (3 in the bar, 2 in the kitchen) 4 rodent droppings ( 1 on bag in the box, 1 on freezer next to mop sink, 1 under hand sink on cookline, 1 on chemical container under dish area), . Admin Complaint
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw burger and open bag of cauliflower, cookline drawers in same 1/3 pan Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: walk in cooler raw beef over quest fresco **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Portioned Salsas Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar, hot water faucet handle non functional Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Turned off due to leak **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/28/2025 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 See stop sale Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: Salmon and tuna **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverages, multiple locations Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil, prep area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Cookline cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar in large plastic tubs, behind dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar 0 ppm cl Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - Approximately 10+ dish area - appx 3 in prep room - approximately 5 around bag in the box soda - approximately 5 in ice machine area - 1 in the bar Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: 3 in the dish area, 2 next to ice machine, 2 in the bar. **Time Extended**
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw burger and open bag of cauliflower, cookline drawers in same 1/3 pan Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler raw chicken over whole muscle beef Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior top cookline microwave - drawer gaskets below flattop - soda gun nozzle in the bar - interior frozen margarita dispenser bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: Frozen margaritas chute bar **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Portioned Salsas Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar, hot water faucet handle non functional Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2025 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2025
High Priority
8
Intermediate
11
Basic
10
Total
29
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 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 See stop sale Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverages, multiple locations Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corner of kitchen under dish storage, visibly soiled water under shelving Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil, prep area Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between dump sink and reach in cooler on cookline Warning
- 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Approximately 1-2" gap behind cookline cooler between server area and cookline, visible crawl space underneath Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Cookline cooler Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline cooler Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under wait station hand sink Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar in large plastic tubs, behind dish machine Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar 0 ppm cl Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee held gloves up to his mouth and blew on them to facilitate putting them on his hands, then cut bar fruit. Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server handling fruit with bare hands to place it on a beverage 3x Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - Approximately 10+ dish area - appx 3 in prep room - approximately 5 around bag in the box soda - approximately 5 in ice machine area - 1 in the bar Admin Complaint
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw burger and open bag of cauliflower, cookline drawers in same 1/3 pan Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler raw chicken over whole muscle beef Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa enchilada 4/8 Burria 4/2 Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 1 on the floor under cookline hand sink - 1 on the bottom shelf under clean container storage/salt/sugar - 11 on the floor under prep sink / dry storage shelving - 1 on chemical container under dish machine - 7 on bottom of rolling cart in prep area - 11 on top of bog in the box soda and other food items in storage room - 2 on ice machine next to ice scoop - 3 on top of container holding flour next to ice machine - 1 on the floor next to mop sink - 2 on the floor in the bar Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior top cookline microwave - drawer gaskets below flattop - soda gun nozzle in the bar - interior frozen margarita dispenser bar Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill containers , cookline Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - Ice machine area - server area Repeat Violation 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. 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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Ice machine area Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Portioned Salsas Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dining room Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar, hot water faucet handle non functional Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2025 revealed 29 total violations (8 high priority, 11 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
13
Total
22
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in cooked rice, employee discarded Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -3 unsecured tanks at entrance to kitchen area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee dunkin' cup stored on top of reach-in cooler in beverage service area, operator relocated 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 cell phone stored on top of dishwasher, employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -plastic bin of to-go bags of chips stored on the floor in service area, operator relocated Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -lower portion of left side wall at entrance to dishwashing area
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice scoop stored directly on ice machine, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -2 knives stored in between reach-in cooler and handwash sink in kitchen, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink near ice machine
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwaves have an accumulation of grease
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -both kitchen and bar area dishwashers: tested 0ppm, operator changed chlorine sanitizers, retested 100ppm in bar dishwasher and 50ppm in kitchen dishwasher Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken stored over raw pork and raw ground beef in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -can of Lysol spray stored on top of reach-in cooler in front service area, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink near ice machine
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink near ice machine
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -salsa portions
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwash sink to right of reach-in cooler, operator cleared blockage Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -pink solution spray bottle in kitchen lacking label, operator discarded Corrected On-Site
- 16-53-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -bar area dishwasher 51F
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 22 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 6/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets torn on main cookline cooler; standing water in unit - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Birria 4/5, cooked carne 4/3 - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: All marked with wrong day per operator: picadillo 6/6 Mole 6/3 Salsa enchilada 6/5 Combine 5/9 Boria 5/9 **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue. - prep cooler cutting board - soda nozzle at bar - margarita nozzle - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. - prep area added to kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Not submitted per plan review. Email completed application and plans to [email protected] Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/14/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle provided to dispense food. Sugar. Beans. Corrected on site **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. - storage area
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverage expo window In reach in cooler On cookline 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. - cellphone on prep table Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets torn on main cookline cooler; standing water in unit
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. - new prep area, exposed insulation next to reach in cooler/active prep area
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm corrected to 400 ppm quat Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - sugar Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken over raw beef, walk in cooler
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Birria 4/5, cooked carne 4/3
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sour cream 59F in a squeeze bottle on top of shredded lettuce, cooklone. Out for less than an hour and a half per operator. Moved underneath. - salsa in portions 61F next to chip dispenser. Advised to use time as a public health control . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue. - prep cooler cutting board - soda nozzle at bar - margarita nozzle
- 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/. - prep area added to kitchen 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. Employees with no food handler training
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottles Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation from wall ac unit dripping onto drainboard between dish machine and three compartment sink.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -prep area in kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -bagged soda on floor of walk in Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -bar area Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -cooler in kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board stained
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwashing sink in kitchen holding tongs Corrected On-Site
- 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. New employee with no food handler training
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -pink liquid Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).