RESTAURANTE LA CASCADA INC
5004 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33603 · 813.879.4471
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked chicken with bare hands.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015037585 | Aug 18, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub pads in hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle in pico. Operator removed spoon at time of inspection.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of large ice machine near bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet handle at mop sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near mop sink
Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in-cooler
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shot glasses stored in hand sink at Bar area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Observed new bar added with food prep in dining area
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked chicken with bare hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 47 F- retemp 39 F, beef 47 F- retemp 40 F, chicken 47 F- retemp 39 F in walk in cooler. Operator placed items on ice.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
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. Employees signed at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on container of beans.
Food stored on floor. Water and soda bottles on floor at bar.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw pork in walk-in-cooler
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.
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.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside flour container
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.