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LA FIESTA CANTINA NSB

114 FLAGLER AVE · NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32169

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 28, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3585033
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID10822295
DBPR license7407025

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority22-41-4

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**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority35A-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**

Admin Complaint
#7High Priority08A-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**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#8Intermediate16-37-1

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**

Warning
#9Intermediate53A-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**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-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**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

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**

Warning
#12Intermediate03F-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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate27-16-4

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**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-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**

Warning
#2Basic08B-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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-11-5

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**

Warning
#4Basic29-49-6

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**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.