LA FIESTA MEXICAN COCINA
348 N NOVA RD · ORMOND BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32174
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. molida at 47°f in walk in cooler. Cooked and placed in walk in cooler yesterday. -enchilada sauce at 50°f in walk in cooler. Cooked and placed in walk in cooler yesterday. **Warning**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -molida at 47°f in walk in cooler. Cooked and placed in walk in cooler yesterday. -enchilada sauce at 50°f in walk in cooler. Cooked and placed in walk in cooler yesterday. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw beef 50°f, raw chicken 47°f, chorizo 48°f in reach in cooler drawers. In reach in drawers 1.5 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler. -salsa at 73°f in server area. In ice bath less than 1 hour. Operator using large plastic container for salsa. Advised operator to use smaller, metal container and completely surround with ice. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -tubes of super glue stored in kitchen. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -operator using deep pans and covering product during cooling process. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -glass scrubbers in hand wash sink. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -panel missing from front of ice machine. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in bar. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -paper towel dispenser at cookline soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
14-05-4Basic – Soiled cardboard lining shelves with spice containers. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 12:54 PM.
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.