Fiesta Cancun
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Fiesta Cancun 12 times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Fiesta Cancun's 47 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -open package of raw burgers above plantains in reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Raw burgers above frozen vegetables. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -dry goods, spices stored in furnace room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -back door open during inspection, small flying insects present in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -foil containers in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
74
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. -1 small flying insects on cutting board on cook line. -1 small flying insects on container of bleach by dish machine. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Operator will set up 3 compartment sink and call for service. **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -beef in freezer in to go bags. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -open package of raw burgers above plantains in reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -salmon, mahi thawed in package. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken, shredded beef, taco meat (46-47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler less than 4 hours. Walk-in cooler door open, items closest to door. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cups in salsa, salsa verde in prep table. Discarded. -plate with no handle in rice. -small bowl with no handle in spices. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -salmon, mahi. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -in mop closet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -dry goods, spices stored in furnace room. **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease dripping off hood in kitchen. -grease on sides/back of cooking equipment. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -back door open during inspection, small flying insects present in kitchen. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -foil containers in kitchen. **Warning**
25-06-4
29
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -dry goods, spices stored in furnace room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink next to 3 door freezer tilting forward causing standing water. Unable to wash hands without splash of possible contaminants/bacteria from standing water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Hand wash sink not repaired. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Hand wash sink still holding soiled water. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -rust on some walk in cooler shelves. -bottom shelf of prep table rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs above orange juice in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Raw shell eggs above juices in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Queso (46F - Cold Holding); steak (45F - Cold Holding) in cook line cooler less than 1 hour from walk in cooler. Operator placed ice under product and will monitor cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Corn 51°. On top of another pan. Corn placed on ice. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Class rescheduled for 1/8/24. Time extend 14 days. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -dry goods, spices stored in furnace room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -behind bar. In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -on side of ice machine. Operator put scoops in a clean pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Handle in ice in wait station. **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink next to 3 door freezer tilting forward causing standing water. Unable to wash hands without splash of possible contaminants/bacteria from standing water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Hand wash sink not repaired. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -rust on some walk in cooler shelves. -bottom shelf of prep table rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
55
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs above orange juice in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Queso (46F - Cold Holding); steak (45F - Cold Holding) in cook line cooler less than 1 hour from walk in cooler. Operator placed ice under product and will monitor cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. -ceiling, fan cover, camera near compressor in walk in cooler dusty. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink next to 3 door freezer tilting forward causing standing water. Unable to wash hands without splash of possible contaminants/bacteria from standing water **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -rust on some walk in cooler shelves. -bottom shelf of prep table rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -dry goods, spices stored in furnace room. **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -behind bar. In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -on side of ice machine. Operator put scoops in a clean pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
52
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Upright 2door oven inside and doors - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood vent system, sides of oven, sides of cooking equipment and floor surrounding cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Operator has made improvements **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects at bar area back counter. Not in contact with food
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo bags in direct contact with beef in reach in freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab, tilapia. shrimp , spinach, veggie mix 46-50 ( - Cold Holding) in grill cooler drawers less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately placed in ice for temperature recovery **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand sink in kitchen ice in hand sink nacho holders **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator removed to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used to scoop salsa **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple Employee drinks and phone, on dry storage shelf above canned food and seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Upright 2door oven inside and doors
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood vent system, sides of oven, sides of cooking equipment and floor surrounding cooking equipment
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of drinks on floor in bar storage area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
39
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pico (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding) in cooler across from ovens less than 4 hours. Ambient thermometer reading 50f. All products placed on ice for temperature recovery. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Pico 47, cheese 43, pork 42, cut tomato 42. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open box of raw ground beef patties above ice cream in reach-in freezer. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw steak, raw shell eggs above milk and produce in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Raw shell eggs above fruit, raw beef above produce. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -spices, dry rice and beans stored in furnace room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -krab, tilapia 44 less than 4 hours in top left cold drawer under flat grill. Drawer not fully closed. Operator will train staff to keep drawers fully closed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Krab 47, tilapia 47 less than 4 hours. Drawers not closed at time of callback inspection. Operator placed ice bags on product. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -build up of grease on floor behind cooking equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
82
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -hot dogs, steak 53 in right end reach-in cooler on cook line less than 4 hours. Door not closing properly due to torn gasket. Ambient thermometer reads 50°f. Product moved to different cooler.
03A-02-5
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. -0ppm after priming and multiple cycles run. Machine does not appear to dispense enough sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -no proof of parasite destruction for tilapia used to make ceviche. Operator will not serve undercooked.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -bags of raw shrimp above tray of prepared chili rellenos in reach-in freezer. Operator rearranged cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. -salsa bar lacking protection. Recommend sneeze guard above open salsas.
08B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -small insects in bulk flour and maseca. Operator discarded.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. -burrito al mar states crab on menu, facility uses imitation crab. Other menu items state krab. Operator must add real crab to item until new menus printed.
52-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee filling water container at kitchen hand wash sink. Advised. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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**
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on right door of cook line cooler, does not properly close.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -food stored in AC/mechanical room, spices, bulk rice and beans. Multiple spice buckets uncovered.
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -tubs of meat on floor under shelves in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -food debris in gaskets of drawers under flat grill.
23-03-4
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fiesta Cancun last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fiesta Cancun on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fiesta Cancun?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Fiesta Cancun.
How does Fiesta Cancun compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Fiesta Cancun most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Fiesta Cancun's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fiesta Cancun have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fiesta Cancun means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Fiesta Cancun inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fiesta Cancun is inspected around four times per year on average.
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