LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4030-4034 N GOLDENROD RD, Winter Park FL 32792 · 321-506-8410
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with plan
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. No hot water at Handwash sink next to ice machine. Operator turned on valve during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection
Ceiling tile missing. At dish area. Operator placed ceiling back during inspection
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area. Operator cleaned during inspection
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to prep area. Operator cleaned during inspection
Feb 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. Cooked pork at 50F per operator cooling over night.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork cooling from last night 50F more than 6 hours Shredded lettuce 50F, shredded cheese 49F and pico 49F cold holding for more than 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded chicken 50F, black beans 49F, tomato salsa 49F, raw beef 50F, shredded cabbage 50F. Per operator items in cooler less than 4 hours. Operator placed in different cooler for temperature recovery
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside flour container. Operator discarded
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. Walk in cooler internal temperature 50F. Operator placed all tcs foods to a different cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and cellphone on shelf next to clean utensils. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Cut lettuce on prep station. Operator removed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to steam well. Operator cleaned cooler
Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard at salsa bar. Operator changed old cover and is waiting for a new one to arrive.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling tile missing. Next to walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at bar
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs at oven handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line and dish area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to cook line. Operator cleaned during inspection
Jun 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Self-service Salsa bar lacking sneezeguards by dining area
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility expanded dining area, added 2 bathrooms and removed hand wash sink at cook line next to ovens
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Eye drops in reach in cooler. Operator removed
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Self-service Salsa bar lacking sneezeguards by dining area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility expanded dining area, added 2 bathrooms and removed hand wash sink at cook line next to ovens
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine spray bottle with no label by dish area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used to scoop at cook line
Ceiling tile missing. Above prep station next to ice machine and server station
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line. Operator removed
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers at reach in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice, beans and flour containers next to walk in cooler
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Shredded chicken and braised pork Per operator cooling over night 48-50F in walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw octopus over ice cream in reach in freezer
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded chicken and braised pork Per operator cooling over night 48-50F in walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife inside handwash sink in server station
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entrance of walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in cook line reach in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In server reach in cooler and cook line reach in cooler
May 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. T bone steak, sirloin, raw chicken, steak pieces kept in tall two door reach in cooler with glass doors in cook line. Kept overnight with temperatures of 46 to 56F. Items kept overnight in walk in cooler : Horchata 52F, carnitas 50F, black beans 51F, queso dip 54F, cooked beef 52F, shredded mozzarella 51F, cooked bean dip 53F, salsa 53F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole and pico kept in reach in cooler close to expo line, kept overnight with temperature of with temperatures from 45 to 52F T bone steak, sirloin, raw chicken, steak pieces kept in tall two door reach in cooler with glass doors in cook line. Kept overnight with temperatures of 46 to 56F. Items kept overnight in walk in cooler : Horchata 52F, carnitas 50F, black beans 51F, queso dip 54F, cooked beef 52F, shredded mozzarella 51F, cooked bean dip 53F, salsa 53F
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with plan
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand sink located at bar.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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. Walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 48F
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. Salmon and mahi kept in cook line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on door by ice machine Operator placed towels under door
Food stored on floor. Ground beef cooling in walk in freezer floor, box of beef in walk in cooler floor, horchata in walk in cooler floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored over reach in cooler in servers area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have debris
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 grill drawers raw chicken over raw beef, OPERATOR corrected
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scoop stored in the hand sink in the kitchen close to the ice bin
Equipment in poor repair. Fry baskets damaged
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the freezer
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored in the hand sink
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At the small make cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avacodos in the make cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the 3 compartment sink
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door in the kitchen blocked with cooked chips
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw octopus and raw Mahi stored over ready to eat at reach in cooler across from fryer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at dish wash area blocked by bags hanging on storage rack
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout facility
Equipment in poor repair. Left side door of reach in cooler that salads are made next to hot well, does not close properly
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door leading outside by employee bathroom
Food stored in a prohibited area. Cases of alcohol and mixers stored in employee bathroom.
Food stored under dripping water line. Container of peeled onions with lid stored under dripping pipe at walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on insulated pipe at walk in freezer
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed zucchini stored over marinated pork and milk at walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water dripping from ceiling at walk in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At wait station
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.