Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA FIESTA MEXICAN COCINA

348 N NOVA RD · ORMOND BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32174

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3433103
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8722129
DBPR license7406794

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced tomato at 46°f in top area of reach in cooler. Operator switched to metal container and placed below fill line. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to dispense cooked rice.

#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -deep grout lines by dish machine.

#4Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. -surface under flat grill soiled with grease. -grease buildup on paper towel dispenser.

#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -open bag of corn flour. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.