LA FIESTA MEXICAN COCINA
4937 & 4941 NW BLITCHTON RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34482
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Flat of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above cilantro inside walk-in cooler. 2. Open pan containing raw frozen chicken thawing at room temperature on top of bin containing rice in prep area of kitchen. An employee moved the chicken back into the cooler to continue to thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two pieces of fish inside slit reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing air freshener stored on shelf directly beside single-use foam trays at kiosk in lobby. An employee removed the chemical from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door and area around opening soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into handwash sink near warewash area. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Inspector observed four employees handling food without a certified food manager present.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No soap, handwash sign, and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No soap at handwash sink near cookline. 2. No towels at handwash sink at kitchen entrance or at handwash sink in bar area. 3. No handwash sign at handwash sink in prep area near ice machine. An employee replenished the soap and towels in the kitchen during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelf near cookline. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-2Basic – 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. Two pieces of fish inside slit reduced oxygen packaging. The fish is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food with food on prep table beside cutting board and above seasoning. The employee took their food to the dining room during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop stored down inside sugar inside bin at kitchen entrance.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Open pan containing raw frozen chicken thawing at room temperature on top of bin containing rice in prep area of kitchen. An employee moved the chicken back into the cooler to continue to thaw.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop op stored down inside mop bucket inside mop closet.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 12:32 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.