LA CARRETA
3663 SOUTH MIAMI AVE, Miami FL 33133 · 305.285.2760
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
MAY 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler carton of raw shelled eggs stored on top of container of raw beef. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hot box croquettes (131F - Hot Holding); empanadas (130F - Hot Holding)
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at Oreo kitchen hand sink. Operator fixed paper towel dispenser.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted for the service of sunny side up eggs. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted at front counter.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler cooked and cooled overnight containers of shredded pork, diced tomatoes, cooked whole ham and mojo rice not date marked. Operator placed prep date onto items.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for Roseli Aguilera, Benito Quezada, Nelda Gonzalez, Yessika, Guadalupe and Maria Caldera on 3/29/26.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at both prep kitchen and main kitchen areas floors soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed at prep kitchen area bag of sugar on shelf stored open.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at prep kitchen area tray of frozen pork ribs at dry storage area placed to thaw. Operator removed and placed into walk in cooler.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed at main kitchen under hand sink a bucket of onions stored uncovered. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled at prep kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop buckets.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at front counter under hand sink.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hot box croquettes (126F - Hot Holding); empanadas (131F - Hot Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours. Operator increased heat.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at main cook line area floors.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at main cook line floors soiled with food remnants.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler containers of broths stored on floor. Operator removed stored on shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at ovens in main kitchen cook line soiled with grease and food residue.
Stored food not covered. Observed at dry storage area a container of dry beans stored uncovered. Operator placed cover.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed at main kitchen cook line shelf, a bottle of lavender massage oil stored next to spices. Operator removed.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee drop spatula on floor, then proceed to rinse with only water at dump sink and stored at cook line griddle. Coached employee on proper sanitation procedures and advised to wash spatula at three compartment sink with soap and to sanitize. Employee washed and sanitized spatula.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to dish washing area, a box of ham croquettes and a metal container stored in sink. Operator removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at secondary kitchen at entrance of walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at secondary kitchen stored in mop bucket. Operator stored correctly.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw pork stored over cooked chicken breast. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at office area kitchen blocked with boxes. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand wash sink at front counter.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed through out office area kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at all ovens for establishment.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at front lobby self serve cooler, containers of tuna salad lettuce mix not labeled with information.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for all reach in coolers and freezers soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed at main kitchen reach in cooler trays of raw chicken, raw beef and potatoes not covered to store.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at mop sink.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw breaded beef stored above peeled onions,raw beef stored above tamales,located in the standing reach in cooler by the flat top grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot boxes:croquettes (121F - Hot Holding); empanadas (123F - Hot Holding), as per operator about 45 minutes ago,operator adjusted thermostat for increased heating.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag,phone stored on dry food storage shelf.
Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the floor by the walk-in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces and oils
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above raw onions located in standing reach in cooler by the flat top grill.
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 breaded chicken stored above raw pork located in the walk-in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense cooked shredded chicken,beef located in the reach in cooler by the flat top grill.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature for the walk-in cooler at approximately 50F.
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.