LA FIESTA RESTAURANT

LA FIESTA RESTAURANT has 8 health inspections on file for its SWETWATER location, with an overall rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

10930 W FLAGLER ST STE 310

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/18/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13649443

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/11/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13473025

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 int, 4 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee deodorant and toothpaste stored next to clean plates on shelves over triple sink. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottle case stored on floor at storage area. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's restroom. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler bottom interior soiled across triple door freezer. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container with vitamin C gummies stored next to spiced on shelve over triple sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (45F - Cold Holding); white rice (49F - Cold Holding); rice with beans (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (45F - Cold Holding); white rice (49F - Cold Holding); rice with beans (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's and ladies restroom. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's restroom. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in spray bottle without label at triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning

7/25/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10937405

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (Frozen) thawing at room temperature inside triple sink.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked oxtail inside reach in cooler across chest freezer. Operator properly arranged by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles, one with degreaser and one with detergent without label hanging from triple sink. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

2/10/2025· 1y 2mo ago

1 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in freezer. Employee properly arranged products. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche mixto not properly identified as raw. Employee started to mark during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Observed white rice, Moro rice, cooked pork inside reach in cooler without time mark. As per employee for approximately 2 days. Employee properly marked products. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled at triple sink. Employee properly labeled. Corrected On-Site

8/14/2024· 1y 8mo ago

3 high, 3 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed next to kitchen entrance.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked black beans inside reach in cooler. Employee properly arranged by cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausage (53F - Cold Holding); whole cheese (52F - Cold Holding) inside glass door reach in cooler. As per employee for more than 24 hrs.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (53F - Cold Holding); whole cheese (52F - Cold Holding) inside glass door reach in cooler. As per employee for more than 24 hrs.

6/4/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8646366

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 4 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exit back door at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed gap at exit back door at kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken at back exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed floor tiles broken at back exit door. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across slicer table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **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. Observed no proof of employe training for Elizabeth hired for more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed no proof of employe training for Elizabeth hired for more than 60 days. Admin Complaint

4/3/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8477330

Follow-up Inspection Required

6 int, 7 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table across triple sink. Employee removed the drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation table across triple sink. Employee removed the phone. Also observed employee bag next to clean silver wear at front counter. Employee removed the bag.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exit back door at kitchen. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken at back exit door. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across slicer table. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container next to coffee machine without label. Manager properly labeled products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash in kitchen. 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. Observed no proof of employe training for Elizabeth hired for more than 60 days. 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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Warning
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at preparation table across triple sink. Employee discarded the brush. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed no consumer advisory available. Employee posted the advisory. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Observed moro rice without date mark inside reach in cooler next to back exit door. As per employee prepare 2 days prior. Warning

8/18/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8471996

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors located at both restrooms doors and are used for employees. Operator bought self-closing door hinge for restrooms. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located in kitchen exit door.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located at kitchen area.

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