LA FIESTA MEXICAN COCINA
348 North Nova Road
Florida, 32174
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave door handle soiled.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust at cookline.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted at cookline.
- 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. -individually portioned salmon, tuna and mahi in walk in cooler.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -bottom shelf of prep table rusted.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. -surface under flat grill soiled. -shelf in prep are soiled with food debris. -exterior of food storage containers in dry storage area (COS).
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -spices and seasonings in storage area not labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee returned from outside area without removing or changing gloves to begin working with food.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. -individually portioned salmon, tuna and mahi in walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken and raw beef in front containers at 45°f. All other tcs foods in drawer at 40°f. Drawer left partially open.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee washed hands at three compartment sink in bar area.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -ahi tuna tostados not identified as raw on menu. Operator corrected menus. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 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. -cooked beef in walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to dispense cooked rice.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -deep grout lines by dish machine.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. -surface under flat grill soiled with grease. -grease buildup on paper towel dispenser.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -open bag of corn flour. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced tomato at 46°f in top area of reach in cooler. Operator switched to metal container and placed below fill line. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - by door near ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - cookline - walk in cooler - warewashing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - back prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - exterior of grill - light hood at expediting area - dials on stove - ansul system nozzles - door frame on outside walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 29-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - soda gun holster missing at bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Storage containers in back area - chili powder, flour, garlic Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **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. -new employees who have not yet been through food handler training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/9/2024
High Priority
12
Intermediate
5
Basic
16
Total
33
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - ice bin in bar - ice machine in kitchen Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle provided to dispense food. - spice jugs on shelf next to warmer in back Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - by door near ice machine Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - cookline - walk in cooler - warewashing area Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - bar Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - buckets of margarita mix in bar Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - back prep area Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - bar Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - exterior of grill - light hood at expediting area - dials on stove - ansul system nozzles - door frame on outside walk in cooler Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. - pineapple Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - cases of tomatoes over washed produce, walk in cooler Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 29-17-4:Basic - soda gun holster missing at bar Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - 1 Live small flying insects in server area. Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Tested 0 ppm. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - allergy medicine on shelf with syrups in expedting area - cold and flu syrup on shelf over chip baskets in expediting area Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - chicken 48-49F, cooling overnight - refried beans, 46-49F, cooling overnight Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cutting board washed, rinsed, then placed to air dry without sanitizing. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Storage containers in back area - chili powder, flour, garlic Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over sauces, walk in cooler Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. - cooked washed hands with gloves on Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sour cream 46F; washed cut lettuce 46F; cooked peppers/onions 45F; goat cheese 45F; prep cooler - raw beef, 44F, low boy - housemade salsa, 60-61F, less than 2 hours Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice 93F, less than 1 hour Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb. Warning
- 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. - goat cheese, prep cooler Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease, or residue. - cutting board at cookline Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - cups stored in bar handsink Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - cook rinsed wiping cloth in handsink 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. -new employees who have not yet been through food handler training Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/9/2024 revealed 33 total violations (12 high priority, 5 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Open bags of chili peppers in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator stated raw shrimp being used for ceviche. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in plastic grocery bag. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **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 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Ahi tuna and ceviche served raw per manager. Menu labels these items as raw. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/21/2023
High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
15
Total
28
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. 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. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at cookline and in walk in cooler. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor, chili peppers in dry storage area. Warning
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -buildup of mold like substance in handwash sink. -buildup of food debris on heat lamp at cookline. -buildup of food debris on shelving at cookline. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of take out containers stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Open bags of chili peppers in dry storage area. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe at cookline. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn flour in dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - 3 Live, small flying insects in bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Black beans at 53°f in walk in cooler. Black beans were cooked and placed in walk in cooler yesterday. Rice at 58°f in walk in cooler. Rice was cooked and placed in walk in cooler last night. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Black beans at 53°f in walk in cooler. Black beans were cooked and placed in walk in cooler yesterday. Rice at 58°f in walk in cooler. Rice was cooked and placed in walk in cooler last night. Warning
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator stated raw shrimp being used for ceviche. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in plastic grocery bag. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef in outside walk in cooler between 49°f and 50°f. In cooler since yesterday. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef in outside walk in cooler between 49°f and 50°f. In cooler since yesterday. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected 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. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Ahi tuna and ceviche served raw per manager. Menu labels these items as raw. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Refried beans in walk in cooler made three days ago not dated. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 revealed 28 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 15 basic).