Taqueria La Fondita in Deland
Last inspected:
1046 E New York Ave, Deland, FL 32724Taqueria La Fondita in DeLand has accumulated 178 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.6 per visit. The facility operated briefly under the name DD's Eatery in 2018, when inspectors documented a small fryer on a cabinet with no hood suppression system, a fire safety violation that was reported to the fire marshal. The restaurant has faced four disciplinary actions totaling $1,520 in fines. Recent inspection patterns show recurring warnings and same-day compliance callbacks, with the facility receiving warnings in five of the last eight inspections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taqueria La Fondita in Deland: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
This Facility
5.6
violations / inspection
5.6 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg
5.87
violations / inspection
5.87 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Volusia County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Taqueria La Fondita in Deland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,520.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025083233 | $400.00 | Aug 14, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2025047013 | $400.00 | May 8, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2018046352 | $400.00 | Jul 12, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2017039750 | $320.00 | Jun 27, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Taqueria La Fondita in Deland: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small fryer on cabinet.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Taqueria La Fondita in Deland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections13 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Taqueria La Fondita in Deland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taqueria La Fondita in Deland last inspected?
- Taqueria La Fondita in Deland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taqueria La Fondita in Deland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taqueria La Fondita in Deland are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Taqueria La Fondita in Deland had?
- Taqueria La Fondita in Deland has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taqueria La Fondita in Deland find?
- Taqueria La Fondita in Deland was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taqueria La Fondita in Deland ever been shut down?
- No, Taqueria La Fondita in Deland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Taqueria La Fondita in Deland had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taqueria La Fondita in Deland has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taqueria La Fondita in Deland faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Taqueria La Fondita in Deland has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,520.00 in fines.
- How much has Taqueria La Fondita in Deland been fined?
- Taqueria La Fondita in Deland has been fined a total of $1,520.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Taqueria La Fondita in Deland operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Dd's Eatery (2018).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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