La Cascada

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Inspections

1. Apr 21, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 6 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     PRIORITY: Rice is hot held at 75°F. Rice was moved to the steam table and then measured at 140F.

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     PRIORITY: Pico and shredded lettuce are cold held at 46°F. Prep cooler was observed with an ambient temperature of 50F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

     Date marking method for is inadequate. Perpared foods are not provded with a date mark.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are soiled with debris.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - SELF DRAINING POSITION

     Ice bucket is improperly stored on the floor in the upright position.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position to allow for air drying and covered or inverted.

     Code 4-903.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     INTENSITY - LIGHTING

     The lights above the cook line do not stay on consistently.

     Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

     Code 6-303.11

   • Not serious Core

     MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

     Many unused pieces of equipment are scattered throughout the facility.

     Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

     Code 6-501.114

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The [area] is [describe].

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     [Intake duct , exhaust duct, filters] are soiled.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14

2. May 19, 2025 Pre-inspection · 4 core
   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The drain line on the ice machine is not maintained in good repair. Drain has a blockage causing the water to back up onto the floor.

     Correction: Discontinue use of the ice machine until the drain is repaired.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     The flooring in the kitchen is missing tiles and coving throughout the space.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

   • Not serious Core

     MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

     Multiple pieces of equipment in the back are not functional or in use.

     Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

     Code 6-501.114