Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill III
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill III has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
By comparison, the average Orange City facility scores 76, putting Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill III on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
52
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Knife was being washed in wash ware area hand sink, by food worker. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cove molding at kitchen floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing a watch while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in storage area ,freezer chest .
14-69-4
Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Walk in cooler floor , covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 45-51F Cooked pork cooling in walk in cooler overnight.Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food., used to dispense sour cream, cook line .make table **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
61
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoop being washed at wait station. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle sanitizer containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from bar sink pipe and/or faucet/handle.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt not labeled in plastic containers in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of gallons of orange juice used for margarita drinks
25-32-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
58
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill III last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill III on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill III compare to other restaurants in Orange City?
Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill III most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange City average of 76.
Has Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill III's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill III have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill III means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill III inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill III is inspected around three times per year on average.
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