LA CASCADA PALM AVE
798 PALM AVE., HIALEAH, FL 33010
License #2327787
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →LA CASCADA PALM AVE in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 8 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 23, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed red beans container and mashed potato container not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per operator prepared 2 days ago.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed operator glasses stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Operator removed and stored properly during inspection.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor behind reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Pork Chops (130F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator reheated during inspection Cooked Pork Chops (169F - Reheating).
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of debris all around kitchen area and storage area.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pig head stored on top of container with mashed potatoes and red beans container inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled with grease accumulation.
- [14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed inside coffee machine.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler leaking and without vent cover inside kitchen area.
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