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LAS PAVAS CAFETERIA

2220 NW 7 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10936204

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open cup with water on prep table. Employee moved it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handles . Employee moved them. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the sugar.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of debris on sliding line doors of reach in cooler located in the back side of the kitchen . Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located next to the freezer in the kitchen.
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her hair and continued working with clean utensils. Owner couched the employee and employee washed her hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef above raw seafood mix inside reach in cooler. Employee reorganized the cooler immediately. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs left at ambient temperature of 70 F on kitchen counter , as per employee for around 1 hr. Employee moved them to the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (124F - Hot Holding) left on kitchen counter for about 30 minutes according to the employee. Employee refried the plantains to 170 F. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer with strong concentration above 200 ppm. Employee added water , concentration 100 ppm then. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer not in range , at 40 F in ice water during calibration.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Precooked shrimp ceviche prepared on 7/14 inside reach in cooler. Owner put the date on it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser inside plastic bottle with no label.

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee plastic container with water on prep table. Owner discarded it. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil plastic gallon on the floor.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing inside standing water. Employee opened the cold running water immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tripe soup from 1/21 without date marking.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing jewelry ( bracelet ) when prepping food. Employee took the bracelet out. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee moved the wet towels immediately and placed plastic mats . Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with accumulation of grease.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed some wet towels on oven handle. Employee moved them to chlorine sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed her hands inside the 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached about the right procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand sink use to store a dirty container . Employee moved it immediately. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer in ice water to be calibrated never went down below 40 F.

Inspection Date: 5/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8477404

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored inside pan on top of grinder. Phone removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Dirty water inside ice scoop holster. Employee discarded ice scoop, and holster. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded light over expo area in kitchen
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/dust build up on shelf over meat grinder, and shelves in dry storage. Dirty water inside ice scoop holster. Ice scoop holster discarded.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, in upright front counter cooler.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw eggs, raw beef over raw fish in upright cook line reach in. Employee rearranged all items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376510

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container of flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container with in use utensils in standing water at 89F next to flat top grill.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under red cutting board in kitchen prep area. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch trash bin with gloves and proceed to touch clean pot. Advised operator and employee correct hand wash procedure. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(543 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
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✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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