Las Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant
7371 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32822 · Permanent Food Service · License 5803134
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 complaint inspection7 high priority (3 no follow-up needed, 4 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 12 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-42
- Safety score58
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 4 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitAug 25, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
21 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority7
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. Glass door cooler by back door raw chicken (46°F - Cold Holding); raw pork chops (48°F - Cold Holding) from overnight
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Glass door cooler by back door raw chicken (46°F - Cold Holding); raw pork chops (48°F - Cold Holding) from overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
cooked chicken and vegetables (87°F - Hot Holding); recheck 168Fcooked diced pork (83°F - Hot Holding); recheck 145°F chicken taquitas (102°F - Hot Holding); recheck 165°F carne asada (97°F - Hot Holding); 198°F cooked chicken legs (85°F - Hot Holding); recheck 165Fcooked plantain (106°F - Hot Holding); operator discarded empanadas (109°F - Hot Holding); 165°F pork chop (109°F - Hot Holding); recheck 165°F food sold to Florida trucks
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw pork chops on same shelf with shredded cheese in glass door cooler. Operator discarded pork chops
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Bin of raw chicken over pan of raw pork in glass door cooler Operator switched
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
By oven front counter blocked
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Spray bottle of sanitizer stored with napkins and creamers front counter cart Stainless steel cleaner on top of front counter display case Operator removed
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cutting board steam table
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Front counter blocked by cart Operator moved
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic12
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Produce items in produce cooler does not have protective covering as a proviso listed in approved plans from 8-11-26. On 30 day warning already to get coverings.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
Employee peeling carrots without washing Employee washed carrots and changed gloves
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Torn gasket on 2 door reach in cooler by ice machine
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Microwave entrance to kitchen
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Back of cooking equipment kitchen
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Pots on top of coolers
Code 25, Single-service items: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Spoons in cup on top of front counter display case
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Both
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.
One in hood One in kitchen
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Under cooking equipment
Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Lights in hood
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier complaint inspectionFirst visit not on file · 3 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up
- 3rd follow-up visitSep 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Basic3
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
More time given
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 11, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
5 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Time extended 2 weeks to finish installation of doors.
More time given
Basic3
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitAug 11, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
8 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
At the first visit
Cutting board make table
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Plans approved 8-10-26. 30 day extension to comply with proviso of securing produce coolers
More time given
At the first visit
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/. Bar added in dining area. Operator has added refrigerated display case in dining area where they are displaying produce and breads for sale. Operator says they are going to apply for an FDACS license.
Basic6
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
More time given
At the first visit
Front meat display cooler Cooler by back door
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
At the first visit
Vents in hood
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Operator of a permanent seat restaurant does not maintain a daily registry of the vehicles served.
More time given
At the first visit
Witnessed 5 Florida trucks receiving food from restaurant to sell at construction sites
Permanent Food Service operator not verifying mobile food dispensing vehicle license.
More time given
At the first visit
Restaurant sold food to 3 unlicensed food trucks. Deli Party vin#1FT7X2B61CEA16089 ING Universe vin#1GTH624U76E274181 ING Universe #2 vin#1GBHC24U21E2555566
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.