LA FIESTA CANTINA
3785 South Nova Road
Florida, 32129
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -corners of interior splash guard - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Disrepair/damage to wall. -coolers at end of cookline - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -above cooler at end of cookline - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled wire rack/shelving at end of cookline above coolers -wire racks in ware washing area - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -backsplash behind grill - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -significant stain/soiled cutting boards on cook-line -carbon build up on flat top **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
7
Intermediate
4
Basic
16
Total
27
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. -corners of interior splash guard
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **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. -see stop sale
- 36-24-5:Basic - Disrepair/damage to wall. -coolers at end of cookline
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on shelf above prep table next to stored food **Corrected On-Site**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -fly tape above makeline cooler in prep area of cook line **Corrected On-Site**
- 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. **Corrected On-Site**
- 28-24-4:Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. . **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -above cooler at end of cookline
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled wire rack/shelving at end of cookline above coolers -wire racks in ware washing area
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. -out back, standing water inside curbed sink
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -backsplash behind grill
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee entered kitchen after coming in from back door, and began preparing food at cook line without washing hands -employee entered kitchen from back door prior to handling clean equipment without Washing hands -manager had discussion with staff during inspection. To verify compliance next day. **Warning**
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -employee handled raw shrimp skewer prior to plating cooked food and handling tortillas without washing hands prior to touching clean/ready to eat product. **Warning**
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -cook cleaned off old food debris with rag at cook line grill prior to handling next food order with same gloves on **Warning**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -queso Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -thawed fish inside vacuum sealed packaging **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. -sauce(from cooked peppers) 117F-129F, verde salsa 109-119F, cooked pork 115-120F for 3 hours per manager, reheated to 165F for hot holding -queso 90-110F, for longer than **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -raid roach spray stores above ice buckets next to ice machine
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -significant stain/soiled cutting boards on cook-line -carbon build up on flat top **Warning**
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -entrance to kitchen in server area
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 27 total violations (7 high priority, 4 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -interior of ice machine/splash guard - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents on cook line with significant black substance built up - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -racks for pots and pans - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ice machine air filter - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -bottom shelf underneath tortilla chip holder - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
19
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. -interior of ice machine/splash guard
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents on cook line with significant black substance built up
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on prep table next to cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -racks for pots and pans
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -containers of salsa inside kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -bulk rice, handle resting inside food **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ice machine air filter
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -bottom shelf underneath tortilla chip holder
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered inside dry storage. -sugar **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered ice well near sink exposed to splash. -near entrance to kitchen
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk sugar **Corrected On-Site**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 live flying insects near lowboy containing salsa -2 flying insects near ice machine in prep area flying insects around cook line near cutting board **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -sour cream
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked peppers 48F, sliced cheese 50F, cheese stuffed jalapenos 49F inside drawer under grill on cook line. -sauce(cooked peppers), sour cream, 48F, cooked corn/beans 47F, shredded cheese 46-47F, inside both lowboys at end of cook line. **Warning**
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -pico de gallo 62F after 4 hours from prep , inside cooler across from stove. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -knife stored inside hand sink basin on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
- 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/ **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).