LAS CARNITAS LATIN CUISINE
3305 N FEDERAL HWY, Pompano Beach FL 33064 · 305-401-5008
Last inspected Jul 18, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler by prep sink in the kitchen. Operator reorganized.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024046728 | Jul 15, 2024 | Sep 4, 2024 | $200 |
| 2--2021033464 | Jul 16, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 18, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket at walk in cooler.
Jul 17, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1. Observed approximately 20 live, small flying insects resting on wall around dish machine in warewashing area. 2. Observed 2 live, small flying insects resting on breadcrumbs container at storage rack in kitchen. 3. Observed 2 live, small flying insects resting on wall next to cookline in kitchen. 4. Observed 1 live, small flying insects resting on cup stored on top of microwave at front counter. 5. Observed 4 live, small flying insects resting on shelf and on single service styrofoam food containers in kitchen. 6. Observed 6 live, small flying insects resting inside cabinet space for and on bottled drink mixes at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container er with no handle stored in rice container with rice in dry storage area.
Carbon dioxide not adequately secured in storage area.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach observed under clean utensil rack in warewashing area. 2. Approximately 30 dead roaches observed on glue board monitor under microwave at front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drinks stored on shelf above coffee mugs at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket at walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at jamb that opens to the outside.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris opposite cookline in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed on door gaskets at both three door reach in coolers opposite cookline in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket in storage area.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops stored on floor in prep area. Operator removed mops.
Jul 16, 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cookline in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of three door reach-in-cooler opposite cook line in kitchen.
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Container of raw shrimp stored on shelf above cooked pork. 2. Container of raw beef stored on shelf above opened container of peeled garlic.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Butter pads (76F) at the front counter under no temperature control. Not prepared or portioned today. Placed on counter less than three hours per operator. Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill to 41F or below. 2. Fries (61F) and chicken tender (61F) in reach in cooler opposite fryers in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Placed in unit less than three hours per operator. Operator placed in walk in freezer to rapid chill to 41F or below.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Sausage (91F) in container at cookline under no temperature control. Cooked less than two hours ago per operator. Operator placed in oven to reheat to 165F.
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 commercially packed salmon thawing in sealed reduced oxygen packaging bearing warning label in reach in cooler in kitchen. Fish still frozen. Operator removed packaging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cookline in kitchen.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system at cook-line in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil water 89F with in use utensils at cookline in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above fryers at cookline in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, stored clean at cleaned utensil rack at triple sink in ware wash area.
Standing water in bottom of three door reach-in-cooler opposite cook line in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in ware wash area.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line in kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned utensils in storage container at the front counter and in warewash area not stored inverted. Operator inverted utensils.
Cutting board at grill in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor in dry storage area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system at cookline in kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knives stored in between flip top cooler doors in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets on three door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of three door reach-in-cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in ware wash area. Operator removed.
Jul 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Container of raw fish stored above a container of cooked sausages in single door reach in cooler in kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Container of raw chicken stored above a container of raw beef in single door reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (117F - Hot Holding) in rice warmer at the cook line in the kitchen. Unit not turned on. Operator turned on unit to reheat food to 165F or higher.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for quaternary used at the triple sink in ware wash area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine in warewash area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate inside cooked rice warmer at cook line in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal beverage on food prep table opposite cook line in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on food prep table with mixer next to storage rack.
Food stored on floor. Boxed avocados stored on floor underneath storage rack near kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of three doorreach-in-cooler opposite cook line in the kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop head stored in mop bucket in ware wash area.
Feb 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Raw pork stored over cheese in reach in opposite cookline in the kitchen. 2. Raw bacon stored over bowl of cooked ham in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized all items.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Raw beef stored over container of fish in reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Raw Chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Two cracked raw shell eggs stored in reach in cooler in kitchen. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried plantain 109F - Hot Holding under no temperature control, in fryer basket above fryer in kitchen. Cooked less than one hour ago per operator. Operator reheated in fryer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw, salad, shredded chicken prepared more two days ago per operator, stored in the walk in cooler not dated.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container used in sugar and flour in dry storage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee drink stored on top of cleaned food utensils on utensil rack in ware wash area. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee pursed stored on box of sugar at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Water and Gatorade in plastic bottles, stored on the floor in dry storage area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system in the kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Utensil water with in use utensils 75F, at cook line in kitchen. 2. Utensil water with in use spoon 71F at coffee station at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters in the kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, stored on clean utensil rack in the warehouse wash area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink near triple sink in ware wash area supported/held upright with unsealed wood (2x4).
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food containers stored on the floor in dry storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in bucket in ware wash area.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler by prep sink in the kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Black beans 112° at 3:15pm to 91° at 4:15pm heated cooling since 2:45pm, in a large pot covered on food prep table in the kitchen. Operator transferred food to shallow pans uncovered and placed in the freezer to quick chill to 41°.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in the ware wash area with spoon and bowl in the sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the warewash area. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the warewash area. Operator provided.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted for eggs and steak cooked to order. Provided operator consumer advisory. Operator posted.
Boxed oranges stored on floor in the walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food prep table next to microwave in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the m3 reach in cooler in the kitchen. Observed a plate of employee partially eaten food uncovered stored in the reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. M3 reach in cooler doors gaskets in the kitchen.
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