LA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT Health Score — Gainesville, FL

9513 NW 39 AVE, Gainesville, FL 32606

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 8
Inspected 8/25/2026
Gainesville avg 87 / 100
F
29 / 100
Urgent

Pest-related violations were noted — these can indicate structural or sanitation issues beyond a single inspection.

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Gainesville restaurants score 87 or above.

8 high-risk issues, 2 moderate issues, 9 minor issues found

Inspected August 25, 2026 Administrative complaint recommended

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 0% of restaurants in Gainesville. The city average ClearScore is 87 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
8
Moderate
2
Minor
9

Violations Found

  • High Risk Approved source
  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination
  • High Risk Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  • High Risk Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • High Risk Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
  • High Risk Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized ×2
  • Moderate Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Moderate Single-service and single-use items
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention ×3
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected from insects/pests; rodent proof ×2
  • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented ×2
  • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances

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Frequently Asked Questions

LA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT's inspection on August 25, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended. This means inspectors found violations serious enough to warrant formal regulatory action. The restaurant received a ClearScore of 29/100 (Grade F) with 8 high-risk violations among the 19 total issues found.

LA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT's inspection on August 25, 2026 uncovered 8 high-risk violations — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 19 violations is detailed above.

LA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT was last inspected on August 25, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

LA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT's ClearScore of 29/100 (Grade F) places it in the bottom 100% of Gainesville restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

After receiving an administrative complaint recommendation, LA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of LA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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