Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA FIESTA CANTINA NSB

114 FLAGLER AVE · NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32169

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3451486
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8740513
DBPR license7407025

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#14High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -both kitchen and bar area dishwashers: tested 0ppm, operator changed chlorine sanitizers, retested 100ppm in bar dishwasher and 50ppm in kitchen dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken stored over raw pork and raw ground beef in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -can of Lysol spray stored on top of reach-in cooler in front service area, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink near ice machine

#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink near ice machine

#19Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -salsa portions

#20Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwash sink to right of reach-in cooler, operator cleared blockage **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -pink solution spray bottle in kitchen lacking label, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22Intermediate16-53-4

Intermediate – Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -bar area dishwasher 51F

Basic 13

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in cooked rice, employee discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -3 unsecured tanks at entrance to kitchen area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee dunkin' cup stored on top of reach-in cooler in beverage service area, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone stored on top of dishwasher, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -plastic bin of to-go bags of chips stored on the floor in service area, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -lower portion of left side wall at entrance to dishwashing area

#8Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice scoop stored directly on ice machine, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -2 knives stored in between reach-in cooler and handwash sink in kitchen, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic10-20-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink near ice machine

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwaves have an accumulation of grease

#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.