La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange
Last inspected:
3785 S Nova Rd, Port Orange, FL 32129La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange has accumulated 568 violations across 73 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.8 per visit. The facility has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $4,100 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $1,900. Fire inspections repeatedly cited an overcharged portable fire extinguisher near the back door, a violation documented across multiple inspections from 2020 through 2025. Recent enforcement shows escalating violations in late 2025, with 26 violations and 9 high-priority citations documented in December before compliance was achieved in February 2026.
Most recent closure: September 2, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
This Facility
7.7
violations / inspection
7.7 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg
5.88
violations / inspection
5.88 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Volusia County Avg
0.19
closures / facility
0.19 county average
La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange: Emergency Closure History (1)
La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $4,300.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026019105 | $200.00 | Dec 18, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2023000821 | $400.00 | Aug 31, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2018058486 | $200.00 | Sep 7, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2015053430 | $1,600.00 | Oct 16, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2015035713 | $1,900.00 | Jun 25, 2015 | Fort Myers |
La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 3 fire violations
— Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
-extinguisher in back near back door in overcharge/red zone **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
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.
— Complaint Full · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
-extinguisher in back near back door in overcharge/red zone **Repeat Violation**
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.
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
-overpressure indicate on gauge at extinguisher on wall near back door.
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.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Unit on wall near entrance to cook line. Recharge - From follow-up inspection 2020-11-13: **Time Extended**
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.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Unit on wall near entrance to cook line. Recharge
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.
La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange: Full Inspection History — DBPR (77)
— 5 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 9 inspections71 violations · 38 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections36 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 8 inspections38 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 10 inspections58 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections65 violations · 42 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 8 inspections43 violations · 30 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 7 inspections44 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 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.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 8 inspections52 violations · 34 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange last inspected?
- La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 3, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange last shut down?
- La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange was last shut down on September 2, 2026 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange had?
- La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange has had 77 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange find?
- La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange was most recently inspected on September 3, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange ever been shut down?
- Yes, La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V28 (Water supply) mean?
- Violation 28 (Water supply) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/28.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $4,300.00 in fines.
- How much has La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange been fined?
- La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange has been fined a total of $4,300.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has La Fiesta Cantina in Port Orange operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: La Fiesta of Pt. Orange (2020-2020).
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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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