LA CASCADA RESTAURANT CAFE
7033 NW 36 AVE, Miami FL 33147
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed container with cut ham not covered inside reach in cooler at prep area. Employee covered during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken next to whole ham inside walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside customers bathroom. Employee provided during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor at kitchen area. Employee removed and stored properly.
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground cardboard boxes, and discarded glass beer bottles next to dumpster area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign posted inside customer's bathroom.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry towel in use behind front counter. Employee removed and discarded during inspection.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-25.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front counter hand sink, also no paper towels at handwashing sink kitchen area. Employee provided during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at preparation table. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area, manager provided during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks at preparation table. Manager discarded during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted by service window, employees inverted during inspection.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled properly during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled with food debris, employee cleaned properly during inspection.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided hair net during inspection.
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.
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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter.
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.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided hair net during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor next to oven. Employee removed and stored properly.
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.
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.
May 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the mop sink.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex employee bathroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for the unisex customer bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag containing rice stored on the dry storage floor.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in the kitchen.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.