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
33 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 12
35A-02-6High Priority – 1 Live small flying insects in server area. **Warning**
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Tested 0 ppm. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. – allergy medicine on shelf with syrups in expedting area – cold and flu syrup on shelf over chip baskets in expediting area **Warning**
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. – chicken 48-49F, cooling overnight – refried beans, 46-49F, cooling overnight **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cutting board washed, rinsed, then placed to air dry without sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Storage containers in back area – chili powder, flour, garlic **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. – raw shell eggs over sauces, walk in cooler **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. – cooked washed hands with gloves on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – sour cream 46F; washed cut lettuce 46F; cooked peppers/onions 45F; goat cheese 45F; prep cooler – raw beef, 44F, low boy – housemade salsa, 60-61F, less than 2 hours **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. – rice 93F, less than 1 hour **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. – goat cheese, prep cooler **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease, or residue. – cutting board at cookline **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. – cups stored in bar handsink **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. – cook rinsed wiping cloth in handsink **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. -new employees who have not yet been through food handler training **Warning**
Basic 16
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. – ice bin in bar – ice machine in kitchen **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle provided to dispense food. – spice jugs on shelf next to warmer in back **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. – by door near ice machine **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. – cookline – walk in cooler – warewashing area **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – bar **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. – buckets of margarita mix in bar **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. – back prep area **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. – bar **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. – exterior of grill – light hood at expediting area – dials on stove – ansul system nozzles – door frame on outside walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. – pineapple **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. – cases of tomatoes over washed produce, walk in cooler **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
29-17-4Basic – soda gun holster missing at bar **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:49 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.