MEXICAN RESTAURANT LAS CAZUELAS LLC
457 S AVALON PARK BLVD STE 100, Orlando FL 32828 · 4076904369
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live flies by the mop sink not touching any food -per supervisor next announcement visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over seafood in the cooler the one under the grill.
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. For some.
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. Only observed 2 out of 5 employees.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of table kitchen area both of them.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
May 29, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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3 compartment sink sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200++ Operator added water 100 ppm second check.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Ham moldy without label no one knows how many days been in there.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over seafood in the cooler the one under the grill.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 2 days ago no label.
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/. Operator removed dishwasher without update the approval plan.
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. For some.
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. Only observed 2 out of 5 employees.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking cafe at the kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of table kitchen area both of them.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. A lot of food stored on floor at the walk-in freezer. Onion stored on floor back area next to walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Boxes of chicken left out by the prep sink to thawed in room temperature was still frozen that's why I didn't do stop sale.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt no label at the back area.
May 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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3 compartment sink sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200++ Operator added water 100 ppm second check.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Ham moldy without label no one knows how many days been in there.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over seafood in the cooler the one under the grill.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 2 days ago no label.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
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/. Operator removed dishwasher without update the approval plan.
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. For some.
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. Only observed 2 out of 5 employees.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking cafe at the kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of table kitchen area both of them.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. A lot of food stored on floor at the walk-in freezer. Onion stored on floor back area next to walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Boxes of chicken left out by the prep sink to thawed in room temperature was still frozen that's why I didn't do stop sale.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt no label at the back area.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored at the same container as cooked beef at the walk-in freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mushrooms sauce cooked 10-1-25 at the wall-in cooler. Carnie cooked 9-30 bottom of make table kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mushrooms sauce cooked 10-1-25 at the wall-in cooler. Carnie cooked 9-30 bottom of make table kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate at storage area not inverted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishwasher leaking.
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back of the house by the dishwasher area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable All the cutting board at the kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board Under the cutting board at the kitchen. Operator removed it.
Light not functioning. At the dishwasher area.
Jan 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Marinated pork shops preped 1-12-25. Operator stated that they prepped it on Tuesday 1-21 but they just wrote the wrong date.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back of the house by the dishwasher area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable All the cutting board at the kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board Under the cutting board at the kitchen. Operator removed it.
Light not functioning. At the dishwasher area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom table at the kitchen the one under the microwave.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored on top of juice at bottom of make table.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the cooked rice.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water stored bottom of make table with the customer food.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live flies by the mop sink not touching any food -per supervisor next announcement visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored in top of bottle of beers at the walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk and heavy cream open yesterday morning no label.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee milk stored at the cooler at bar area not identified or segregated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone and keys at the bar area top of the beers cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bottle of water stored at the floor at the bar area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee yogurt drink at the reach-in cooler bottom of make table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 00ppm. Operator replaced container. Retested 100ppm
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially packaged ROP salmon improperly thawed. Operator immediately discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mojitos mix with fresh garlic prepped on site at room temperature 2hours per operator.. Advised operator to cold hood at 41F or below or shot hold at 135F or above. Operator put in cooler. For immediate temperature recovery
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink at bar
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drinks over prep table.
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in walk in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Commercially packaged ROP salmon. Thawed overnight in reach in cooler per operator. Not removed from packaging according to manufacturer instructions. Operator immediately discarded
- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 00ppm. Operator replaced container. Retested 100ppm
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially packaged ROP salmon improperly thawed. Operator immediately discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mojitos mix with fresh garlic prepped on site at room temperature 2hours per operator.. Advised operator to cold hood at 41F or below or shot hold at 135F or above. Operator put in cooler. For immediate temperature recovery
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink at bar
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drinks over prep table.
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in walk in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Commercially packaged ROP salmon. Thawed overnight in reach in cooler per operator. Not removed from packaging according to manufacturer instructions. Operator immediately discarded
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the form.
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. Provided forms.
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.