LA FIESTA TACOS AND TEQUILA

Name: LA FIESTA TACOS AND TEQUILA
Address: 2260 W US HWY 90, LAKE CITY, FL, 32055, US
Rating: 54.6

2260 W US HWY 90, LAKE CITY, FL 32055

License #2200589

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54.6 Grade F / 100

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LA FIESTA TACOS AND TEQUILA in LAKE CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 54.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 82 total violations — 10 critical, 19 major, 53 minor.

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February 17, 2026

The latest inspection on May 18, 2026 shows 1 observation row: no critical rows, 1 major, and 0 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[51-16-7] 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/. Back end of building remodeled without plan review submission or approval. No approved plans available today.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[06-09-1] 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. 10 reduced oxygen packaged bags of fish at 42F - (Cold Holding) in back prep-line reach-in cooler. See stop sale.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Chocolate dessert in reach-in freezer not covered.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple small bowls used as scoops in containers of seasonings. No-handle food bin used as scoop in flour. Manager removed.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold-like substances on white deflector plate of ice machine. Reach-in cooler cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted or protected. Manager flipped it over.
[33-15-4] Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Left lid missing.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage area not finished and is not smooth and easily cleanable.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back handwash sink next to three compartment sink: basin contained bin of ice and straws. Manager removed.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust and grease accumulations.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at front of prep line: cheese (47F, 49F, 46F - Cold Holding); lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding).
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back kitchen hand wash sink blocked by trash can. Manager moved can.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook-line reach-in cooler cutting boards grooved.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on back prep table. Employee speaker on shelf over prep table, next to food. Employee phone and wallet on shelf over back prep table on center cookline.
[51-16-7] 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/. Back end of building remodeled without plan review submission or approval. No approved plans available today.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife at back reach-in cooler stored between lid and frame of cooler.
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 10 reduced oxygen packaged bags of fish at 42F - (Cold Holding) in back prep-line reach-in cooler.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of liquid oven cleaner with no label next to three compartment sink.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Left lid missing.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Walk-in cooler gaskets torn.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing near drain on cookline.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Knife handle submerged in lettuce in front reach-in cooler. Manager removed for cleaning.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at back hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Tylenol on shelf over back prep table. Manager removed.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back reach-in cooler: ; sausage (56F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); ham (56F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding)
[14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. Spoon handle melted on cookline.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine deflector plate soiled with mold-like substances. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted or protected. Manager flipped it over.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not hanging to dry.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on floor at end of cook-line.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on bins stored on rack across from three compartment sink.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Manager had employee remove.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing near drain on cookline
[33-15-4] Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Left lid missing on dumpster.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in front reach-in cooler. Manager discarded.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife at back reach-in cooler stored between lid and frame of cooler.
[51-16-7] 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/. Back end of building remodeled without plan review submission or approval. No approved plans available today.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on middle prep table. Employee speaker on top of reach-in cooler prep unit. Employee phone and wallet on shelf over back prep table on center cookline. Manager removed.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook-line cutting boards grooved.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back kitchen hand wash sink blocked by trash can. Manager moved can.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach water on shelf next to clean food equipment (press cutter).
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage area not finished and is not smooth hand easily cleanable.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Two no-handle bowl used as scoop in bulk containers of sugar. Manager removed.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of bleach water on equipment shelf not labeled. Manager labeled.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Walk-in cooler gaskets torn.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Chocolate dessert in reach-in freezer not covered. Sliced ham in walk-in freezer not covered or protected.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager discarded.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust and grease accumulations.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pitcher handle submerged in rice. Manager removed for cleaning.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket and scoop not inverted or protected. Manager flipped them over.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back handwashing sink blocked by trash can. Manager moved can.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Right lid open.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on top of reach-in cooler prep unit. Three employee phones on shelf over back prep table on center cookline. Employee jacket on oil in the dry storage area.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb with no vacuum breaker in dry storage room and sink bibb at front of cookline with no vacuum breaker.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in bulk container of sugar and spices. Manager removed.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over vegetables in walk-in cooler. Manager moved to proper storage.
[14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. Melted knife handle on cookline.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser hanging on rack of clean dishware across from three compartment sink.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler gaskets torn.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of beef in walk-in cooler prepared Sunday 9-14, no date marked. Manager marked.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No label on bottle of degreaser hanging on clean dish ware rack across from three compartment sink.
[12B-10-4] Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. Employee vaping in kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Two cases of food on floor of walk-in freezer. Oil and flour on floor in dry storage area.
[02C-03-5] 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 in reach-in cooler at bar area opened Sunday with no date marked. Manager marked.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Take-out plastic bags used as lid for pan of beef in walk-in cooler.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
[51-16-7] 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/. Back end of building remodeled without plan review submission or approval.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage area not finished and is not smooth hand easily cleanable.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front hand wash sink. Manager replaced.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Pan of beef and queso cheese in walk-in cooler not covered. Manager covered.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan and ice in back handwashing sink. Manager removed pan.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on rack across from three compartment sink.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Knife handle submerged in bin of lettuce in reach-in cooler. Employee removed.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline cutting boards grooved.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing near drain on cookline.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour not labeled.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen and donned gloves without first washing hands.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall corner next to walk-in cooler door in disrepair.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back reach-in cooler. Manager discarded.

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