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LA FIESTA CANTINA

3785 S NOVA RD · PORT ORANGE · Volusia County · FL 32129

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3463400
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8774397
DBPR license7406422

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#14High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 live flying insects near lowboy containing salsa -2 flying insects near ice machine in prep area flying insects around cook line near cutting board **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -sour cream

Stop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked peppers 48F, sliced cheese 50F, cheese stuffed jalapenos 49F inside drawer under grill on cook line. -sauce(cooked peppers), sour cream, 48F, cooked corn/beans 47F, shredded cheese 46-47F, inside both lowboys at end of cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority03D-06-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -pico de gallo 62F after 4 hours from prep , inside cooler across from stove. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -knife stored inside hand sink basin on cook line **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -interior of ice machine/splash guard

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents on cook line with significant black substance built up

#3Basic33-14-4

Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on prep table next to cutting board **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -racks for pots and pans

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -containers of salsa inside kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -bulk rice, handle resting inside food **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ice machine air filter

#9Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -bottom shelf underneath tortilla chip holder

#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered inside dry storage. -sugar **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered ice well near sink exposed to splash. -near entrance to kitchen

#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk sugar **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.