LAS CASCADAS RESTAURANT
7033 NW 36 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled with food debris , employee cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks on top preparation table. Manager discarded cut board during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided hair net during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tong being stored on oven door handle. Employee removed, washed and stored inside metal container. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave soiled with food debris on top preparation table in kitchen area. Employee cleaned microwave properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled behind front counter . Employee labeled properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on top preparation table , Employee removed cutting board to 3 compartment sink to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted inside plastic containers next to 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided hair net during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor next to oven. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet towels on top of preparation table. Employee removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt not labeled under metal dry rack at kitchen area. Employee labeled product properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated chicken stored on top RTE food at walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly, coached employees on how to store product properly, also provided how to store product handout . Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to preparation table. Employee provided paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex employee bathroom. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for the unisex customer bathroom. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag containing rice stored on the dry storage floor. Warning
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning
- 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 pork stored with fully cooked chicken wings located in the standing white reach in freezer. Observed raw pork stored above cooked beans and rice located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the mop sink. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Roberto G, Deys C as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn on the cob, raw meats stored in shopping bags located in the 3 door reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 chicken,steak stored above coffee creamer located in the walk-in cooler. Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork,beef stored with corn on the cob located in the 3 door reach in freezer. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Idarmis S, as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Irma D, as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).