LA FIESTA MEXICAN COCINA

dba LAGARTIJA GROUP INC

About this restaurant

LA FIESTA MEXICAN COCINA is a seating restaurant with 150 seats located at 4937 & 4941 NW Blitchton Road in Ocala, Florida. The restaurant serves Mexican cuisine and offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering services. Reviews describe the restaurant as a welcoming establishment featuring authentic Mexican dishes.

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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
4937 & 4941 NW BLITCHTON RD
OCALA, FL 34482
Phone
352.638.5658
DBPR District
District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
County (Region Code)
Citrus (code 9)
Seating
150 seats

License

License Number
SEA5203201
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Jun 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Jan 20, 2026
Date Result Expand
Jan 20, 2026
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V08 ×5
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10 ×3
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12 ×3
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
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
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V31 ×3
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41 ×2
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 13517042 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 19, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13516456 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 10, 2025
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
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 ×3
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12 ×4
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14 ×3
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22 ×4
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 · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V31 ×3
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 10889423 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food