LA FIESTA MEXICAN GRILL
3000 CURRY FORD RD, Orlando FL 32806 · 321.439.9509
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
AUG 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects located at mop sink area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023026341 | Mar 7, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $360 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over island oasis beverage mix in 2 door stand up freezer in storage area
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler have rust And shelves in 2 door cooler across from expo with flan has rusted shelves
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Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood boards at ware wash area on wall for support of shelves not sealed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and flour container
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams
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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses stack wet at server area
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
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in water at bar area at 60f
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line, prep table - 2 single cutting boards with towels
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink entrance to cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in 2nd keg cooler at bar area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at server area
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. For clams
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels for hand sinks at the bar
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap for both hand sinks at the bar
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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of containers at ware wash clean equipment area and glasses at server station
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between reach in cooler at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Covers for filters at ice machine have debris build up
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler on right side of bar
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hws. Operator provided bottle of soap.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams tags
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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks at bar area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks at bar
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. 2 bottles of water in ice machine, far right side. Manager removed drinks and ice
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
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster
Mar 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects located at mop sink area
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over tilapia in reach in cooler located in cook line. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pork with date marked of 3-1-2024 Pastor meat with date marked of 2-28-2024
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items kept overnight in make table located at cook line entrance : milk 45F, lettuce 45F, heavy cream 48F, butter 48F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items kept overnight in bottom of make table located at kitchen entrance : Lettuce 45F, heavy cream 48F, butter 48F, milk 45F
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 and heavy cream kept on bottom of make table by cook line entrance opened 3 days ago with no date marked. Hot dogs opened three days ago with no date marked.
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 operator with plan via email.
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 operator with form
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Expiration date wrong, records show training will expired on 5 years.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located by beer rack.
Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale.Dead clams kept in reach in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At splitter at mop sink for black hose
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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in hand sink basin at bar on far left side
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
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at both hand sinks at bar area
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks at server area
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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of cups at server area
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In coke cooler at expo line for flan and salsa
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in both keg coolers at bar area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small sugar container on table at server area
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.