LA CARRETA RESTAURANT
8650 BIRD RD, Miami FL 33155 · (305)553-8383
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored over raw pork belly. Manager rearranged raw food products on site.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards location across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container installed at back cook line area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with rust accumulation.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of cranberry sauce in dry storage area dented. Operator discarded.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at sandwich prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards located across the main cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed aluminum containers at the dry rack station with water accumulation on the outer rim. Operator washed, rinsed, sanitized and dried off correctly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under green cutting board at prep table. Operator removed.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray in back kitchen cook line area. Operator installed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in drink cooler with soiled fan covers. Operator wiped down.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with rusted shelves.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of chickpeas. Operator discarded them during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on preparation table next to cooked pork.operator removed it during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to dishwasher area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at kitchen area.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between steam table and preparation table. Operator removed it during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit at coffee station. Also observed at back door next to triple sink at kitchen area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed clean utensils inside container with standing water at 81F. Operator begin to reheat water to correct parameters.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at hood system at cook line area. Operator installed grease drip tray during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusted fan on rack at dishwasher area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler across main cook line with rusted shelves.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine and quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink and dish machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several wooden cutting boards near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between reach in freezer and table near cook line. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on pipes near cook line. Operator removed.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed two missing hood drip containers in back prep cook line area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with rusted shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of sugar near coffee prep station with no labels. Operator placed labels.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored over raw pork belly. Manager rearranged raw food products on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sliced tomatoes under time control not time marked, as per manager for less than 3 hours. Manager marked food on site.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed roasted pork tongue cooked from last Saturday frozen soiled not date marked. Operator sent en employee to date mark food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler gasket torn, cooler located at cook line at main kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knives stored between steam table and reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed it on site.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven at cook line interior with some grease and food debris buildup.
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, cooler against the wall at the end of the cook line at main kitchen.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 quaternary ammonium solution at 500ppm at preparation area. Employee took solution to dilute with water.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed near produce walk in cooler. Employee repaired dispenser.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of bread stored on floor at walk in cooler 3. Employee removed boxes from floor.
Observed baffles soiled at dish machine. Person in charge removed baffles and took to 3 compartment sink.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease at fryer area and cook line.
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of tomato sauce with dents at dry storage area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler at front sandwich station.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed build up of grease at hood vents at kitchen area. Observed grooves and buildup of food debris at cutting board at front sandwich area.
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of tomato sauce with dents at dry storage area.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm. Employee repaired machine. Final reading, 100ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice pork (61F - Cold Holding); cut ham (47F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding) as per manager less than 2.5 hours. Employee placed bags of ice to rapidly chill. Observed beef (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers underneath stove at cook line. As per manager items were placed there 2 hours prior. Employee placed bags of ice to rapidly chill. Observed tamales (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (49F - Cold Holding); beef soup (51F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, for approximately 3 hours. Employees placed bags of ice over products to rapidly chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (127F - Hot Holding) at hot box at expo area. As per manager, for 2.5 hours. Observed plantains (104F - Hot Holding) at steam table in kitchen. As per manager, for 2 hours. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed buildup of food debris inside 3 compartment sink. Observed at preparation area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at ware washing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed pot of cooked beef soup stored on floor at kitchen and plastic container of pickles stored on floor at walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Observed knife in between preparation table and wall at steam table. Employee removed knife.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's restroom at front of store.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at ware washing area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler at front sandwich station.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to container of chicken at preparation table at kitchen area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed build up of grease at hood vents at kitchen area. Observed grooves and buildup of food debris at cutting board at front sandwich area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at produce storage area. Employee removed debris during inspection.
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