La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 9513 Nw 39 Ave, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9513 Nw 39 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
License #: 1103102
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In raw pinto beans. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Drill not made as food grade mixer. Orange Milwaukee by walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. At microwave by steam table. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In rice. Fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine. For wash cycle.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. Fresh made salsa from 10:30 still on site at 4:24°. Disposed.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Funnel at bar. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At line hand wash sink. Added new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manufacture labels.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in server area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cumin. Labeled.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Dated.
2/26/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Lava bowls. Cannot be in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manufacture labels.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in server area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cumin. Labeled.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh made salsa 58°. Discussed time as a publics health control.
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine greater than 200 parts per million. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Dated.
2/10/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls at bar. Inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. In server area. Covered with bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In paprika. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Left hand setup cold tray. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at bar. Expired January 10. Disposed voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Chili rellenos (fried peppers) at 84°, 92°. Wrapped and placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
1/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men''s restroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Left hand setup cold tray. **Warning**
1/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Boxes in outside shed. Moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Placed in bag. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Using sanitizer as rinse before dish machine.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Knife with broken tip. Disposed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Pinto beans. Covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Shed. Other items not necessary for business.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At bar. Placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 54°. Beef 47°. Moved to freezer. Tomatoes 47°. Lettuce 47°. Iced lettuce and tomato. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over sour cream. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On diffuser and lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At server station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice observed in hand wash sink next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
9/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from peopleys hands. Small bowls by the tea urns and hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By tea in dinning room server station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler/ make table. Ambient temperature 60?, across flat iron. Do not use this unit to store time/temperature control-potentially hazardous food until capable of maintaining food at 41?F or less.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Cook line and by dry storage.
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Personal portion of cheese cake, uncovered, over individually portioned salsas for customers. Reach in cooler. Discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Multiple.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Enchilada sauce( flour, water and spices). Discarded by manager.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Server area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken, raw shrimp, sour cream 53-65?. Corrective action taken moved to freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Enchilada sauce(flour, water and spices) no cooled to 41? within 6 hours.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Bar.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Dumping tea.
  • Intermediate - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Black build up in corners. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Left side unit.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another. Enchilada sauce cooling in large pans, covered and stacked.
5/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. none Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. no sanitizer inn dish machine
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. prep area, dish area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open can of red bull in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. creamers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ovens
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. prep sink
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. triple sink
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flautas 44-46 in reachin cooler . discarded by mgr. NOTE: ALL OTHER FOODS IN THIS REACHIN COOLER WERE 42.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meat over pitas in reachin freezer. raw fish over over sour cream, reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on walkin cooler shelves
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. cleaners stored by clean utensils
10/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. stored with dirty dishes
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler at end of cookline at 55.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. nonne
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. first aid kit in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at triple sink.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. wait station
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. all training has expiredd
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between glove changes
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook wiped gloved hands on shirt then resumed food prep.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener and base.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. jesse
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. pans of fish, sauce, burrito shells. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in reachin cooler at end of cookline, sour cream 45, chile rellenos 50, chorrizos 52, chicken 44-51. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over pork in reachin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. cleaner by cheese shredder Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. single service storeroom very cluttered
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused equipment left in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. beans labeled as chicken and dated 5-16
5/24/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at triple sink, left side.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. shelf in dish area lined with cardboard over towels. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on dishmachine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. buckets of food
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. upright reachin
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream 47, chile rellenos 45 in small reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. tea jugs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. upright reachin
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused equipment in kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. tamales
10/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Using a paint scraper/tool as a spatula. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Knife stored in equipment crevice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. 5 gal Bucket of lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. Limes in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of drinks dumped in hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Wooden fajita plate worn/broken, no longer easily cleanable. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in bar cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken no longer in original package above corn dogs in reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer 200+ ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Cleaner hanging on ice scoop rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cheese slices in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish next to tortillas on shelf in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
6/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in dishmachine. Corrected On Site.
1/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed a beverage container with no straw on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reachin freezer lid coming apart
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. outside faucets
  • Observed personal item stored with food.jacket Corrected On Site.
3/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/1/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in cookline reachin, sour cream 52, guacamole 58, cheese 56, beef flautas 52, chicken flautas 57. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline reachin
  • Violation: 14-38-1 Observed utensils in poor condition cracked pan lid.
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused/broken equipment left in kitchen
10/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening milk.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. reachin at 52
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in cookline reachin, sour cream 52, guacamole 58, cheese 56, beef flautas 52, chicken flautas 57. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline reachin at 52.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods raw product above ice cream in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs above cheese in walkin.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor jugs of oil on floor.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area plate along side grill. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions filters in mop closet.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline reachin
  • Observed utensils in poor condition cracked pan lid.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. none Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination door open to shed.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. rear
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at bar area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. behind steamtable
  • Observed personal care item stored with food aprons.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle blue cleaner.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused/broken equipment left in kitchen
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured outside.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/13/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 11/25/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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