Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina 15 times, with records going back to 2022. Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Ormond Beach average 79, so Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents at cookline soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
21-38-4
86
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled. -cutting board heavily stained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -handle broken on reach in cooler lid. -gaskets torn/damaged on cook line reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease, food debris under cooking equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -grease buildup on side of fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -heavy buildup of mold like substance on air curtains in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
61
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 2025-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. -grease accumulated under flat top grill. -buildup of food debris under microwave at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -sanitizer bucket stored in handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
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 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. -grease accumulated under flat top grill. -buildup of food debris under microwave at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
58
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washing and rinsing utensils/containers without sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-05-5
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. **Warning**
22-41-4
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -hand held slicer at cookline. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -sanitizer bucket stored in handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. -grease accumulated under flat top grill. -buildup of food debris under microwave at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
26
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
32
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled: -accumulation of debris under cooking equipment. -accumulation of debris under shelving in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area. Handwash sign covered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under microwave soiled with food debris. -hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease at cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
21-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Build up of grease on hood above cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
70
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
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. Chlorine 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw bacon 52°f, chorizo 53°f in reach in cooler at end of cookline. In cooler more than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw bacon 52°f, chorizo 53°f in reach in cooler at end of cookline. In cooler more than 4 hours. -chopped tomato and salsas in salsa cooler between 51°f and 53°f. In cooler 2.5 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -pizza cutter on rack at cookline soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -knife stored in handwash sink at cookline. -container of limes stored in handwash sink in bar area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by ice machine and at handwash sink in bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Build up of grease on hood above cookline. **Warning**
36-50-4
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. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled: -accumulation of debris under cooking equipment. -accumulation of debris under shelving in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area. Handwash sign covered. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under microwave soiled with food debris. -hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cookline. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered, open bag of beans in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease at cookline. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with salt in prep area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
20
Aug 24, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insect in bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef 50°f, chicken 50°f, tamales 52°f in reach in cooler drawers. In cooler drawers since 10:00am this morning. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beef 50°f, chicken 50°f, tamales 52°f in reach in cooler drawers. In cooler drawers since 10:00am this morning. -salsa at 45°f in small reach in cooler by door. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Carnitas at cookline at 130°f. Advised operator to reheat to 165°f and hot hold at a minimum of 135°f. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink by ice machine not accessible for employee use at all times due to items being stored in handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Air curtains attached to walk-in cooler have heavy build up of mold like substance. **Warning**
36-52-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) in front of ice machine covered with standing water **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, bag of onions in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
32
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina.
How does Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina compare to other restaurants in Ormond Beach?
Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Ormond Beach average of 79.
Has Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frida's Fresh Mex & Cantina is inspected around five times per year on average.
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