LA CARRETA RESTAURANT IV
5350 W 16 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · (305)823-5200
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham empanadas hotbox service window(125F - Hot Holding)
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves with out washing hands hands first. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves use, employee washed hands hands an then proceeded to put gloves on.
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee water bottle inside ice machine.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed Water bottle inside ice machine, window service area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand washing sink. Operator removed container from inside hand wash sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water for utensils 118F Operator turn on burner to heat up utensils water.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing in standing water. Operator placed fish container under cold running water water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cleaning cloths not kept in sanitizer solution between uses uses.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in cooler at breakfast station. Raw beef stored over open container with ham croquettes. Operator stored raw beef on bottom shelf under croquettes.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside walk in cooler metal container with raw chicken stored over raw pork containers. Operator stored raw chicken container in a different shelf under raw pork containers.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs on top of table at breakfast station. According to cook out for 45 minutes, cook placed shell eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at ware washing area under sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as a dump sink by dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at breakfast station, no paper towels. Manager provided paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside salt bucket, cup no handle used to dispense salt.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water while cooking.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing wrist jewelry while serving food.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink no draining by dish machine.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed mayo cilantro sauce dated 06/07/2025. Product was prepared on labeled on 07/06/2025 Employee labeled wrong by mistake. Corrected label placed on product.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed cartons with eggs on top of prep table at kitchen, according to cook placed 1 hour ago. Cook placed eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed electric potato peeler and slicer soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket with sponge inside hand wash sink at front window area. Employee moved bucket removed items from inside hand wash sink sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing jewelry on wrist while cooking. Employee removed jewelry.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing areas and cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed handles dry food debris on the floor, at storage area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knife's stored between wall and tables at ware washing area. Employee moved bucket stored knives properly.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed handles one dumpster missing the drain plug.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed missing drip container on hood at breakfast station.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reach in co across from grill at kitchen. Manager discarded water bottle.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cleaning towels on top of tables at breakfast station.
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing room.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small sandwich table at kitchen; cooked vegetables (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); cut chorizo (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding), According to cook items placed on unit 2 hour ago. Manager moved food items to walk in cooler for rapid chill.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at breakfast station Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) Manager prepared new sanitizer solution, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hands wash sink Used as a dump sink and knife stored inside.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on employee bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed helmet on shelf with dry foods, at storage area, Manager removed gel from food storage area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing room.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Manager labeled flour container.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat fish croquettes inside reach in cooler. Operator stored raw chicken at bottom of reach in cooler under the fish croquettes.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on hot box; stuffed potatoes (123F - Hot Holding). Operator took to the fryer to reheat.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +400ppm) under prep table at kitchen. Employee prepared a new sanitizer solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed veggie cutter soiled. Observed a can opener soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon inside hand wash sink at kitchen and plastic containers at window service area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted at sandwich area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two bags of mahi mahi fish thawing on a tray with temperature 33F inside ROP. Operator open bags for proper thawing.
Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee open drink on shelves where dry food is stored. Operator discarded the cup.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back door to the outside.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knifes between table and wall at prep area. Operator removed knifes.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth towel under cutting board at kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed n hand wash sink at three compartment sink no sign.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths not stored in sanitation solution between uses at preparation area.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed cilantro Aioli containers prepared 08/13/2024 Inside walk in cooler.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black trash bags used to store bread. Manager discarded bag and changed for a food grade bag.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cilantro Aioli containers prepared 08/13/2024 Inside walk in cooler. Manager discarded aioli containers.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed treated faucet no vacuum breaker, next to mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink at breakfast prep area. Employee removed utensils from inside hand wash sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen water at 91 F. Employee put utensils on top of burner to heat up.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed next to ice cream freezer, manager open dipperwell faucet more.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at drying racks. Dish washer removed old labels from clean containers.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Manager replaced chlorine, re tested Observed dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler at breakfast station, placed about 35 minutes ago, ceviche (47F - Cold Holding) Employee placed ceviche container in reach in freezer for rapid chill.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing gold wrist chain, and wrist watch while preparing food. Cook removed jewelry from wrist
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at ware washing area.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at service window area. Tech fixed dishwasher at the time of inspection, final reading Chlorine 100ppm) Observed dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at ware washing area.. Tech fixed dishwasher at the time of inspection, final reading Chlorine 100ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham empanadas hotbox service window(125F - Hot Holding)
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 Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm); service window Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Manager prepared new sanitizer solutions for Quat and chlorine proper ppm on both.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed whisk inside hand wash sink at breakfast station area and water pitcher inside hand sink at bear area Operator removed the whisk and pitcher from inside hand wash sinks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside salt container in dry storage area. Operator removed the bowl from the container.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at dishwasher area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout the establishment at all kitchen areas
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at cook line in kitchen and bar areas.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food on cook line floor.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipperwell was off. Operator turned on the dipperwell.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in drying rack at ware washing area clean containers with old label.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dry wiping cloth on cutting board in breakfast station.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fans dusty At kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at dishwashing area, and breakfast station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hanging to dry next to mop sink at back of the establishment
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on coffee station
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at bar area and front counter window service, sanitizer solution stored on the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container at storage area no marked with name.
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.