LA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
9513 NW 39 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from grill: chicken (51F – Cold Holding); beef (52F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle of tea machine in wait station. Blade of can opener on prep table in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dish area.
Basic 5
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in walk-in cooler.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on glue trap next to water heater. Manager discarded glue trap. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cook line oven handle. Manager placed tongs on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Pan of hot dogs in reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler. Manager placed lid on top of container of hot dogs. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:52 AM.
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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.