La Fiesta Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at La Fiesta Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to eight violations.
The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided at handwash sink”, which has been cited six times.
La Fiesta Mexican Grill's latest score of 61 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in 2nd keg cooler at bar area **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at server area **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vent cover of said fountain in server area has dust build up
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses stack wet at server area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters missing over flat griddle and burner stove at entrance to cook line. Per owner, hood filters being cleaned at this time. Facility is open and operating
14-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in water at bar area at 60f
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line, prep table - 2 single cutting boards with towels **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink entrance to cook line
31B-04-4
61
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. For clams
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels for hand sinks at the bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap for both hand sinks at the bar **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Tags for clams not in container until last portion is sold. Facility pre packages clams into zip lock bags for seafood soup and places the bags into freezer. Portions are kept frozen until soup is ordered and then cooked. Tags not in container with portioned bags
01C-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of containers at ware wash clean equipment area and glasses at server station
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between reach in cooler at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Covers for filters at ice machine have debris build up **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler on right side of bar
29-49-6
52
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Red snapper on menu, operator has invoices purchases snapper, lane snapper. Operator had employee change menu to snapper during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
52-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hws. Operator provided bottle of soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
58
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams tags
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk open in 8/20 at 11am **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks at bar area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. 2 bottles of water in ice machine, far right side. Manager removed drinks and ice
12B-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf over steam table at cook line Back pack and 2 open bottles of water on shelves with dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
50
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At splitter at mop sink for black hose
29-42-4
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. Provided form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in hand sink basin at bar on far left side **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. Provided printed form and employees signed during inspeciton **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at both hand sinks at bar area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In coke cooler at expo line for flan and salsa
14-33-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of cups at server area
24-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks at server area
51-11-4
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. Drinks at cook line
12B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small sugar container on table at server area
02D-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in both keg coolers at bar area **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
43
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders in stand up freezer over cakes at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink hose Bibb for black hose
29-42-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk open in 5/10/23 at 12:00pm per cook **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Provided form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided form
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar on far left side **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottles at ware wash area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Cover missing at mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn off on 2nd reach in cooler make table at cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. From wall across from ware wash area
36-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between coolers at cookline **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on AC vent cover in server area over soda fountain/ice bin
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust shelves in Pepsi cooler across from expo line
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and seasoning containers **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
29
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Top part of make table has shrimp container in front of raw chicken container in back **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using To-Go bags as food storage **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
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/ For Jose Macallanes exp 3-22 **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Facility add next door unit for dry storage area and 2 walk in coolers **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On far end of cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Clams received fresh then frozen. No proof of any tags **Warning**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both men and women's restroom **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and fan covers in walk in cooler **Warning**
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Fiesta Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Fiesta Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Fiesta Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at La Fiesta Mexican Grill.
How does La Fiesta Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
La Fiesta Mexican Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has La Fiesta Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Fiesta Mexican Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Fiesta Mexican Grill 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 La Fiesta Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Fiesta Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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