MEXICAN CARNITAS INC
10057 CLEARY BLVD, Plantation FL 33324 · 754-366-6344
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (110F - Hot Holding). Observed in pan near hot line. Per operator out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed back on stove, rechecked 195F reheating.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the handwashing sink.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Operator removed tin foil.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed take out bag in direct contact with raw chicken in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in the walk in cooler and neither item was in its commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
No paper towels provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator added paper towels.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the kitchen. Operator removed cardboard.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and steak stored over unwashed corn and plantains in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the back handwashing sink. Operator added paper towels.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw shrimp in standing room temperature water. Advised operator to use cold running water.
Jun 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over cooked beans and raw shell eggs over plantains at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. black reach in cooler: cheese (51F - Cold Holding); chile sauce(cooked chiles) (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator out of temperature for approximately two hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (110F - Hot Holding). Observed in pan near hot line. Per operator out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed back on stove, rechecked 195F reheating.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in prep area a container of sugar with a bowl being used to scoop. Operator used correct scoop with a handle.
Food stored on floor. Conserved cooked beans on floor in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over tortilla. Walk in Cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded lettuce and carrots. Walk In Cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease. Under cook pot next to Roaster
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs and raw chicken stored over unpeeled onions and cooked beans. The onions and beans were moved
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin for flour and the bin for rice. The items were removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On the walk in cooler and walk in freezer door handles.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at rice station. Operator replaced with handled scoop.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on cook line.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Observed raw beef, commercially packaged, stored over spinach, not commercially packaged, inside walk in freezer. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw chicken, not commercially packaged, stored over raw beef, not commercially packaged, inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
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