LA FIESTA MEXICAN COCINA
348 North Nova Road
Florida, 32174
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 2 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).