AUBURNDALE, Polk County

FIESTA TROPICAL MARKET

547 E BRIDGERS AVE, AUBURNDALE, FL 33823

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Jan 9, 2026
City
AUBURNDALE
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 24290907

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box of food in hand sink, employee removed food from hand sink... Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24290908

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of peppers and onions on the floor upon free, employee removed box of onions and pepper from floor.. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 24290906

Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Observed at hand sink.

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 23923238

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils in hand sink, employee removed utensils from sink. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23923236

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and sides of equipment.

29-11-4

Detail 23923237

Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink.

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

12B-02-4

Detail 23644476

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed male employee eating in Mobil unit near grill, employee went outside to finish eating. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 23644475

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on floor.

Dec 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 23445646

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Daniela. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Daniela Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 23445645

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 containers of frying oil on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Food stored on floor. Observed 2 containers of frying oil on floor. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23445647

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on spice shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on spice shelves. Time Extended

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 23312231

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Daniela. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23312233

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor behind kitchen equipment. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23312235

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 containers of frying oil on floor. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23312232

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between wall and back of 3-compartment sink. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23312234

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on spice shelves. Warning

Nov 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 22460051

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Expired 08/30/2023 for Roberto Melo. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Expired 08/30/2023 for Roberto Melo. Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 22460050

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in coolers. Time Extended

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 22299363

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice in bag in reach in cooler.

31A-11-4

Detail 22299364

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand sink, employee removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 22299361

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Expired 08/30/2023 for Roberto Melo.

31B-02-4

Detail 22299362

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22299360

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in coolers.

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22205484

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023 Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 22205481

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22205482

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replenished soap. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22205483

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 21728879

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in sink, employee removed container from sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21728880

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21728878

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white board.

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 21248013

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over produce in reach in cooler, employee moved raw eggs when prompted. Corrected On-Site

27-06-4

Detail 21248012

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed 70F, employee flipped breaker for hot water 110F. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21248011

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cookline equipment.

29-11-4

Detail 21248015

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink and 3-compartment sink.

21-12-4

Detail 21248014

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed next to flip top unit.

36-10-4

Detail 21248016

Basic - Worn floors. Observed metal flooring in disrepair.

Mar 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-2

Detail 20941976

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022

22-08-4

Detail 20941975

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave.

Sep 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-08-4

Detail 20481057

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation food debris. Observed in red microwave. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 20481058

Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Observed under hand wash sink.