La Fiesta Cantina Nsb
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
26
Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at La Fiesta Cantina Nsb, the earliest from 2022. On Nov 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around eight violations across recent inspections versus roughly 15 violations before.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average New Smyrna Beach facility scores 71, putting La Fiesta Cantina Nsb on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
17
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
26
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw carne asada over cooked food walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags for tortillas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Parasite destruction **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: **Time Extended**
01D-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 in the bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: 1 in kitchen **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler overnight, made previous day Beans 41-45F Queso 42-52F, 47-51F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: Cooling overnight: Pork, 51-65F, queso, 59-66F; green sauce, 56F; cheese 54-70F; rice 81F; chicken 46F; birria sauce 52; enchilada sauce 45-47F; rice 65F; white rice 52F; ground beef 49-52F; black beans 45-48F **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. can opener blade **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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 2025-06-19: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup left in salsa and salt/sugar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
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 2025-06-19: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between hand sink and reach in cooler on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
29
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid egg 57-59F, Avant double cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 in the bar in the floor 1 under reach in cooler cookline 2 on top of chemicals for dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Birria 6/7; peccadillo 6/6, consume 6/7, grasa 6/6, salsa 6/11 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw carne asada over cooked food walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags for tortillas **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Parasite destruction **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 in the bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing but not sanitizing pans prior to air drying **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler overnight, made previous day Beans 41-45F Queso 42-52F, 47-51F **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. can opener blade **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed towel in hand sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ice machine area **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No running water for establishment. Employees preparing food, cutting produce, getting ready to open. 2-3 servers, 3-4 kitchen. Plumber turned water off to fix pipe. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
27-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging from handsink in server area **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar handsink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup left in salsa and salt/sugar **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. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink cookline shelf **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between hand sink and reach in cooler on cookline **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom shelf next to dish machine **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
8
May 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - Approximately 10+ dish area - appx 3 in prep room - approximately 5 around bag in the box soda - approximately 5 in ice machine area - 1 in the bar **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: 3 in the dish area, 2 next to ice machine, 2 in the bar. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: approximately 5 live flies (3 in the bar, 2 in the kitchen) 4 rodent droppings ( 1 on bag in the box, 1 on freezer next to mop sink, 1 under hand sink on cookline, 1 on chemical container under dish area), . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Approximately 10 live flies - 5 in the bar, 5 in kitchen/dish area/prep areas **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Approximately 7-8 flies in the bar **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: 1 in the bar **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Portioned Salsas **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar, hot water faucet handle non functional **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Turned off due to leak **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil, prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Cookline cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverages, multiple locations **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
39
May 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - Approximately 10+ dish area - appx 3 in prep room - approximately 5 around bag in the box soda - approximately 5 in ice machine area - 1 in the bar **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: 3 in the dish area, 2 next to ice machine, 2 in the bar. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: approximately 5 live flies (3 in the bar, 2 in the kitchen) 4 rodent droppings ( 1 on bag in the box, 1 on freezer next to mop sink, 1 under hand sink on cookline, 1 on chemical container under dish area), . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Approximately 10 live flies - 5 in the bar, 5 in kitchen/dish area/prep areas **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Approximately 7-8 flies in the bar **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Bar 0 ppm cl **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Admin Complaint* **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Portioned Salsas **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar, hot water faucet handle non functional **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Turned off due to leak **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverages, multiple locations **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil, prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Cookline cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
33
May 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - Approximately 10+ dish area - appx 3 in prep room - approximately 5 around bag in the box soda - approximately 5 in ice machine area - 1 in the bar **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: 3 in the dish area, 2 next to ice machine, 2 in the bar. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: approximately 5 live flies (3 in the bar, 2 in the kitchen) 4 rodent droppings ( 1 on bag in the box, 1 on freezer next to mop sink, 1 under hand sink on cookline, 1 on chemical container under dish area), . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Approximately 10 live flies - 5 in the bar, 5 in kitchen/dish area/prep areas **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Bar 0 ppm cl **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Admin Complaint* **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Portioned Salsas **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar, hot water faucet handle non functional **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Turned off due to leak **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverages, multiple locations **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil, prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Cookline cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
33
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Bar 0 ppm cl **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Admin Complaint* **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - Approximately 10+ dish area - appx 3 in prep room - approximately 5 around bag in the box soda - approximately 5 in ice machine area - 1 in the bar **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: 3 in the dish area, 2 next to ice machine, 2 in the bar. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: approximately 5 live flies (3 in the bar, 2 in the kitchen) 4 rodent droppings ( 1 on bag in the box, 1 on freezer next to mop sink, 1 under hand sink on cookline, 1 on chemical container under dish area), . **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw burger and open bag of cauliflower, cookline drawers in same 1/3 pan **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: walk in cooler raw beef over quest fresco **Time Extended**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Portioned Salsas **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar, hot water faucet handle non functional **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Turned off due to leak **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Cookline cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil, prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverages, multiple locations **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
29
Apr 19, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler raw chicken over whole muscle beef **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw burger and open bag of cauliflower, cookline drawers in same 1/3 pan **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
08A-08-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - Approximately 10+ dish area - appx 3 in prep room - approximately 5 around bag in the box soda - approximately 5 in ice machine area - 1 in the bar **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: 3 in the dish area, 2 next to ice machine, 2 in the bar. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Bar 0 ppm cl **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior top cookline microwave - drawer gaskets below flattop - soda gun nozzle in the bar - interior frozen margarita dispenser bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: Frozen margaritas chute bar **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Portioned Salsas **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar, hot water faucet handle non functional **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
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. Tilapia See stop sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: Salmon and tuna **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverages, multiple locations **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil, prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Cookline cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar in large plastic tubs, behind dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
20
Apr 18, 2025
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 11 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - Approximately 10+ dish area - appx 3 in prep room - approximately 5 around bag in the box soda - approximately 5 in ice machine area - 1 in the bar **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server handling fruit with bare hands to place it on a beverage 3x **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee held gloves up to his mouth and blew on them to facilitate putting them on his hands, then cut bar fruit. **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Bar 0 ppm cl **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 1 on the floor under cookline hand sink - 1 on the bottom shelf under clean container storage/salt/sugar - 11 on the floor under prep sink / dry storage shelving - 1 on chemical container under dish machine - 7 on bottom of rolling cart in prep area - 11 on top of bog in the box soda and other food items in storage room - 2 on ice machine next to ice scoop - 3 on top of container holding flour next to ice machine - 1 on the floor next to mop sink - 2 on the floor in the bar **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa enchilada 4/8 Burria 4/2 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler raw chicken over whole muscle beef **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw burger and open bag of cauliflower, cookline drawers in same 1/3 pan **Warning**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior top cookline microwave - drawer gaskets below flattop - soda gun nozzle in the bar - interior frozen margarita dispenser bar **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill containers , cookline **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - Ice machine area - server area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Ice machine area **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Portioned Salsas **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dining room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar, hot water faucet handle non functional **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under wait station hand sink **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar in large plastic tubs, behind dish machine **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil, prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between dump sink and reach in cooler on cookline **Warning**
10-17-4
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. Tilapia See stop sale **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverages, multiple locations **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corner of kitchen under dish storage, visibly soiled water under shelving **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Approximately 1-2" gap behind cookline cooler between server area and cookline, visible crawl space underneath **Warning**
35B-04-4
Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Cookline cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
6
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 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. -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**
22-41-4
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**
08A-20-5
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**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink near ice machine
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink near ice machine
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -salsa portions
03F-10-5
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**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -pink solution spray bottle in kitchen lacking label, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -bar area dishwasher 51F
16-53-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwaves have an accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink near ice machine
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice scoop stored directly on ice machine, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -lower portion of left side wall at entrance to dishwashing area
36-24-5
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**
08B-47-4
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**
40-06-5
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**
12B-07-4
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.
50-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -3 unsecured tanks at entrance to kitchen area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in cooked rice, employee discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
18
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Birria 4/5, cooked carne 4/3 - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: All marked with wrong day per operator: picadillo 6/6 Mole 6/3 Salsa enchilada 6/5 Combine 5/9 Boria 5/9 **Time Extended**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue. - prep cooler cutting board - soda nozzle at bar - margarita nozzle - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - prep area added to kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Not submitted per plan review. Email completed application and plans to DHR.planreview@myfloridalicense.com **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets torn on main cookline cooler; standing water in unit - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
64
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken over raw beef, walk in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sour cream 59F in a squeeze bottle on top of shredded lettuce, cooklone. Out for less than an hour and a half per operator. Moved underneath. - salsa in portions 61F next to chip dispenser. Advised to use time as a public health control . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Birria 4/5, cooked carne 4/3
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottles **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue. - prep cooler cutting board - soda nozzle at bar - margarita nozzle
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - prep area added to kitchen **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employees with no food handler training
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverage expo window In reach in cooler On cookline **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets torn on main cookline cooler; standing water in unit
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink
29-20-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. - new prep area, exposed insulation next to reach in cooler/active prep area
36-30-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm corrected to 400 ppm quat **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle provided to dispense food. Sugar. Beans. Corrected on site **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. - storage area
14-45-4
26
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -cooler in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwashing sink in kitchen holding tongs **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee with no food handler training
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -pink liquid **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -prep area in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Condensation from wall ac unit dripping onto drainboard between dish machine and three compartment sink.
28-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -bar area **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bagged soda on floor of walk in **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
45
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cooked peppers 44F, steak 47F, cut melon 45F, empanadas 45F, salsa out for 30 minutes and returned per operator 48-49F, Milk 52F (overnight per operator), cream (overnight per operator) 51F, raw chicken 49F, 47F glass door cooler. see stop sale for items in cooler overnight per operator. - salsa 46F in cooler under chip dispenser. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Bag of flour/breading with chew marks **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 in plastic container over steam table 3 on top of dish machine. 2 on pull through for dish machine. 1 on clean shelving storage 10-15 on plastic bean container 10-15 on top of clean container Approximately 20 on Jalepeno container 10 on top of bag in the box soda 1 on floor in mop sink room 3 on the floor in the bar under ice bin. Multiple on the floor in water, kitchen area under clean equipment storage **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Poblano cream sauce 5/16 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Container of raw steak, over broth and lettuce, glass door cooler - raw beef over peppers, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 bacon over peppers stuffed with cheese **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 Cans of tomatoes **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 in the bar **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Shrimp for ceviche **Warning**
01D-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cookline handsink, drain **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Trays of peppers in Avantco freezer **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tea and plastic container of sauce, expo area **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Ham and cheese in glass door cooler. Operator discarded **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar Storage area corrected on site **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup in salsa **Warning**
14-01-5
16
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tamale 10/16, pork 10/18 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Shredded beef 12/20, walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce made earlier in the day in the warmer at 103F. Operator removed to reheat **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Rice 111F cooked day of inspection and in warmer 5 minutes per operator. Cheese sauce 115-120F, in warmer for 5 minutes per operator. Moved to stove to reheat **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cook line cutting board stained - can opener blade soiled with black residue - tomato dicer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: cutting board **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill sanitizer bucket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Used as dumpsink **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Closed cookline/waitstation off from each other, added handsink in waitstation **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Cookline handsink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor in front of fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Bag in the box soda, walk in cooler **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Fiesta Cantina Nsb last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Fiesta Cantina Nsb on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Fiesta Cantina Nsb?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at La Fiesta Cantina Nsb.
How does La Fiesta Cantina Nsb compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
La Fiesta Cantina Nsb most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the New Smyrna Beach average of 71.
Has La Fiesta Cantina Nsb's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Fiesta Cantina Nsb have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Fiesta Cantina Nsb 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 La Fiesta Cantina Nsb inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Fiesta Cantina Nsb is inspected around six times per year on average.
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