La Fiesta Mexican Cocina in Ocala
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4937 & 4941 Nw Blitchton Rd, Ocala, FL 34482La Fiesta Mexican Cocina in Ocala has accumulated 123 violations across 11 inspections between January 2024 and January 2026, averaging 11.2 violations per inspection — more than double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been cited in 9 of the 11 inspections, including recurring findings for allergen awareness, shell stock requirements, food contact surface sanitation, proper cooking temperatures, consumer advisory failures, chemical storage, toxic substance control, and employee health policy. The most recent inspection on January 20, 2026 documented 48 violations (5 high, 7 intermediate, 15 basic) and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. Prior to that, a complaint-based inspection on September 10, 2025 also resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after documenting 42 violations. A September 19, 2025 callback inspection showed full compliance with no violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Fiesta Mexican Cocina in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
La Fiesta Mexican Cocina in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
La Fiesta Mexican Cocina in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Fiesta Mexican Cocina in Ocala last inspected?
- La Fiesta Mexican Cocina in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 20, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at La Fiesta Mexican Cocina in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Fiesta Mexican Cocina in Ocala are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has La Fiesta Mexican Cocina in Ocala had?
- La Fiesta Mexican Cocina in Ocala has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Fiesta Mexican Cocina in Ocala find?
- La Fiesta Mexican Cocina in Ocala was most recently inspected on January 20, 2026 with 27 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has La Fiesta Mexican Cocina in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, La Fiesta Mexican Cocina in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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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