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LAS CAZUELAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

LAS CAZUELAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT in ORLANDO has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Lake Underhill Road
Orlando, Florida, 32807
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10899188

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop shield Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer White chest freezer in storage room Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Ice cream pops in freezer case front Packages of tortilla chips for guest self service not labeled Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mens room Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pork chops in white chest freezer in storage room Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board steam table Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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/. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter area Operator labeled sanitizer Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8889031

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table and steamwell Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packages of tortilla chips for guest self service not labeled
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Entrance to kitchen
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons on table in kitchen Operator flipped Corrected On-Site
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 150ppm Operator added quaternary recheck 400ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. White milk in reach in cooler kitchen Operator date marked Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board steam table Repeat Violation
  • 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. Cooked pork prepared on 3-29 not date marked. Several items in glass door cooler Operator date marked Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8888592

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop shield Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door held together with duct tape Make table not maintaining proper temperature Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some broken ones in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda in storage room by ice machine Cases of oil in storage room with reach in freezers Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
  • 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of fryer Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used to store tortillas in reaching cooler by ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken over bags of vegetables in reach in freezer in storage room Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by steamwell Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723124

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop shield Repeat Violation Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door held together with duct tape Make table not maintaining proper temperature Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some broken ones in kitchen Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda in storage room by ice machine Cases of oil in storage room with reach in freezers Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop front counter Operator pulled scoop from water and washed rinsed and sanitized scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Kitchen Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of fryer Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used to store tortillas in reaching cooler by ice machine Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken over bags of vegetables in reach in freezer in storage room Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make table; chopped lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); Mexican cheese (58F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (58F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding); lamb render (57F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); cubed cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); raw steak (55F - Cold Holding); raw pork (58F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table; chopped lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); Mexican cheese (58F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (58F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding); lamb render (57F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); cubed cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); raw steak (55F - Cold Holding); raw pork (58F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by steamwell Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in handwashing sink front counter Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging on handwashing sink front counter. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8552121

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Make table in kitchen. 2 door reach in cooler kitchen.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
  • 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 on prep table in kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil by flat top grill. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Several knives between make table and prep table in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By ice machine
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of kitchen equipment. Hood and vents. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make line 2 door cooler by ice machine.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Heads of lettuce over ready to eat salsa in glass door cooler in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind kitchen equipment.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink front counter pipe leaks underneath.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Hanging on oven door Front counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 fish in glass door cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa, portioned meat in glass door cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Covered with a pan. Front counter. Container in sink in kitchen.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8495388

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door, reach in cooler doors not closing properly. All product is at temperature. Operator has new reach in coolers arriving on Friday.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside and side of door.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on front line where fruit bars are stored. Back storage room.
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Over hood.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood, back of fryers, Back sink.
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old rotisserie cooker. Hot box Panini press.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Frontline.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cubed beef 50F in reach in cooler in prep area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cubed beef 50F
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary 500++ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 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. 3 different kinds of pork in reach in cooler.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By front hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site