LA CASCADA PALM AVE
798 Palm Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33010
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medication stored in 2 doors standing reach in cooler, located at front counter. During the inspection employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink,located at men's bathroom.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed operator added 22 chairs without reporting seating change. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed operator added 22 chairs without reporting seating change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed operator added 22 chairs without reporting seating change. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed operator added 22 chairs without reporting seating change. **Time Extended**
- 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas, and dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas, and dry storage. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas, and dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas, and dry storage. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator expanded dining area and added tables and chairs without submitting plans. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator expanded dining area and added tables and chairs without submitting plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator expanded dining area and added tables and chairs without submitting plans. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator expanded dining area and added tables and chairs without submitting plans. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed operator added 22 chairs without reporting seating change. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed operator added 22 chairs without reporting seating change. **Time Extended**
- 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas, and dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas, and dry storage. **Time Extended**
- 27-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No hot running water at mop sink. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
- 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas, and dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas, and dry storage. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink faucet leaking water, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink faucet leaking water, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, located near the mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, located near the mop sink. **Time Extended**
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. **Time Extended**
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator expanded dining area and added tables and chairs without submitting plans. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator expanded dining area and added tables and chairs without submitting plans. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
12
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler out of service.
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed operator added 22 chairs without reporting seating change.
- 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout the kitchen areas, and dry storage.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas, and dry storage.
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, throughout the establishment.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas, and dry storage.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink faucet leaking water, located at cooking line.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef over cooked beef stored inside standing cooler, located at cooking line. Operator removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, located near the mop sink.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located in the bathroom.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator expanded dining area and added tables and chairs without submitting plans.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 20 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 12 basic).