LAS CASCADAS RESTAURANT

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled with food debris , employee cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided hair net during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter.

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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 . Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided hair net during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor next to oven. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the mop sink. Warning

Intermediate - 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. Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex employee bathroom. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for the unisex customer bathroom. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag containing rice stored on the dry storage floor. Warning

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork stored in thank you bags inside reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine at 200 ppm , employee discarded and prepared a new solution, chlorine 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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 poster to operator, operator printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside walk in cooler containers withcooked ground beef, cooked pork, and cooked black beans according to cook prepared the day before, no date labeled. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook removed tongs from oven door handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager printed and posted signs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in shopping bag located in the reach in freezer,front counter.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored above cut cabbage located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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 chicken above sweet plantains located in the reach in freezer,front counter. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box:empanadas ,operator adjusted thermostat for increased temperature (120F - Hot Holding) Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed for white unit on prep counter.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil,kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag containing salt stored on the floor,dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest unit.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork located in the walk-in cooler not stored covered . Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed box containing unwashed sweet peppers stored above cooked pork,located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave interior soiled

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishware stored on top of sink. Operator removed . Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. None observed in the restroom

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of beef and chicken made 2 days per operator in walk in cooler without date marking Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the front counter

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of sugar uncovered Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of chicken and beef in walk in cooler made yesterday per operator Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door broken

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions of walk in cooler floor

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed all product in walk in cooler not covered.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed on the kitchen floor