LA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

dba LA FAMILIA DE CASTRO INC

About this restaurant

LA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT is a seating restaurant with 150 seats located at 9513 NW 39th Avenue in Gainesville. The restaurant is operated by La Familia de Castro Inc and has been serving Mexican cuisine to the Gainesville area since 1989. According to online sources, the establishment is known for authentic Mexican food and traditional Mexican beverages.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
9513 NW 39 AVE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32606
DBPR District
District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
County (Region Code)
Brevard (code 5)
Seating
150 seats

License

License Number
SEA1103102
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Jun 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Feb 23, 2026
Date Result Expand
Apr 3, 2026
Callback
 Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13643325 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Mar 3, 2026
Callback
 Call Back - Extension given, pending

Violations Found

B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13637636 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Feb 23, 2026
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10 ×2
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14 ×4
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31 ×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36 ×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13487435 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 7, 2025
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10 ×4
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12 ×5
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16 ×2
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
H · V27
Correct procedures
Required procedures for specialized processes not followed
I · V29 ×3
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31 ×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V35 ×2
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
Class: Food Visit ID: 10908572 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food