LA CARRETA V RESTAURANT
11740 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33186 · (305)596-5973
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,pantry: raw ceviche,as per operator 2 days ago (47F - Cold Holding)
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal medicine stored on preparation table at pastry area. Employee removed medicine from table.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of garbanzo beans in dry storage area. Operator segregated cans.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch glasses with gloves on and proceeded to touch single service item without changing gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed various bottles can of 3M adhesive stored above soda syrups at dry storage area. Operator removed can from shelf.
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) in sanitizer bucket below preparation table.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tank at dry storage area not secured. Operator wrapped tank with chain.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored in between cracks of preparation table and wall at pastry preparation area. Operator removed ed knife.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal coffee placed on shelf above preparation area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on preparation table at cook line across from steam table. Employee removed bag.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint during time of inspection
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor below three compartment sink.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop stored on chicken salad. Operator removed scoops from container
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over clean cups at coffee station at dinning area. Operator
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in pastry preparation area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers on shelf above steam table not inverted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed preparation sink in kitchen area to the left of walk in freezer leaking from pipe below sink. Observed hand wash sink to the left of entrance door of bar area leaking from faucet.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Cuban bread stored inside of non food grade bag at front counter.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded fish stored over sliced cheese inside standing reach in cooler at cook line. Operator relocated products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler drawers across from cook line. Operator relocated products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquetas (128F - Hot Holding); empanadas (120F - Hot Holding) at front counter warmer, as per operator for 15-20 mins. Operator raised heat on warmer.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at hose bibb missing vacuum breaker next to triple sink. Operator removed splitter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cook line.
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in freezer 1.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well with utensils stored inside with water not on. Operator turned on water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At cook line.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over plantains inside walk in cooler
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 employee training expired for Julio Garcia 7/2024
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled at cook line
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed utensils stored between wall and triple sink
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside standing water at steam table, operator turned on dipperwell.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cook line
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (51F - Cold Holding) at kitchen service counter. As per operator for 1 hour. Operator placed onto ice to cool.
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. See stop sale. Observed at cook line hot lamp, ham croquettes (110F - Hot Holding). As per cook for 1 hour. Cook placed time mark.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk in cooler, cooked oxtails (47F - Cooling) as per operator from 3am last night. Oxtails has 30 minutes left to cool. I tailed are in portioned zip lock bags in a deep container and covered not allowing them to cool at a proper rate. Operator removed lids and placed into walk in freezer to rapid cool.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear kitchen hand wash sink no paper towels. Operator provided.
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 several employee food handlers certificates expired 7/2024.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at rear kitchen and cafeteria area hand wash sinks. Operator placed new signs.
Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line trays of Cuban sandwiches and raw beef, chicken, croquettes uncovered. Operator placed covers and parchment paper onto items to cover.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at service counter shelf, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator discarded and replaced with new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Feb 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed by the storage area
Feb 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler main; cooked black beans (47F - Cooling)as per operator from last night
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sliced ham located in the reach in cooler,breakfast station.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler main; cooked black beans (47F - Cooling)as per operator from last night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. below stove:; meat sauce (47F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator about an hr ago,operator removed to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. prep unit,breakfast station:; sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); ham sandwich (52F - Cold Holding); croquettes (50F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 2 hrs,removed to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. prep unit by stove:; raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef liver (47F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 2 hrs ago,operator removed to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked black beans packed too deep and covered while cooling.
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 for the prep reach in cooler,breakfast station,ambient temperature at approximately 59F at the time of the inspection. Observed for drawer unit below stove ambient temperature at approximately 54F at the time of the inspection. Observed for prep unit opposite stove ambient temperature at approximately 47F at the time of the inspection.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed by the storage area
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler: cooked beef,as per operator from yesterday. (50F - Cooling)
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw cod stored above cooked pork located in the standing reach in cooler by the steam table.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: cooked beef,as per operator from yesterday. (50F - Cooling) Reach in cooler,pantry: raw ceviche,as per operator 2 days ago (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,pantry: raw ceviche,as per operator 2 days ago (47F - Cold Holding)
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked beef packed too deep while cooling.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can used to dispense raw rice.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in the prep area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer #2.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the reach in cooler opposite flat top grill.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the rear storage area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed broccoli stored above cooked potatoes located in the walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the hand wash sink by the office.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for squeeze bottles containing oils, sauces
Aug 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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