Inspection Report

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LA FIESTA MEXICAN COCINA

4937 & 4941 NW BLITCHTON RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34482

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3373456
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8441952
DBPR license5203201

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed box of raw shelled eggs stored above pineapples and cut leafy greens in walk-in-cooler . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves touch their face and then proceed to wash their hands while still wearing gloves. Employee did not remove gloves to wash their hands and put on a clean set of gloves. Discussed with Manager and advised employee how to properly wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of tomato sauce dated nine days earlier inn walk-in-cooler

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave on cookline next to flip-top make table cooler soiled with grease and food on the inside and outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink sink at server station blocked by a chair. Employee removed chair. Observed lemon in hand wash sink next to stream Bain. Manager removed lemon from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment does not have chemical test strips for dishmachine or three-compartment sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee on cookline eating chips. Observed employee coffee on prep table which prepping Chicken. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed hand wash sink by steam Bain with food hot holding in kitchen susceptible to splash from hand wash sink.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil on floor on kitchen. Manager placed container on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in wall in mop room.

#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of flip-top make table cooler on cook line.

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed container of beef in reach in flip-top make table cooler uncovered. Employee placed a cover on container **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in mop sink.

#9Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor by server station.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.