MI CARRETA RESTAURANT AND BAKERY
1930 LAND O LAKES BLVD 18 &19, Lutz FL 33549 · 813-333-4156
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 4 visits since June 2025
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3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese baked desserts at 65F held overnight in service line bakery unit. Guava cheese danish baked 65F same location.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler, operator moved the chicken to bottom shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained board stained Ice machine bin interior soiled and black mold like substance buildup
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee chewing gums while engaging food preparation in cook line. Manager discussed with him and he discarded gums
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board in cook line. Operator removed cloth
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed red bell peppers above hot dog in walk in cooler, operator moved the bell peppers to produce section
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 50ppm discussed with manager to add more chlorine.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes with soap and water only employee was adding chlorine to three compartment sink at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shelled eggs over cut lettuce. Management removed to proper storage
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over uncooked potatoes in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese baked desserts at 65F held overnight in service line bakery unit. Guava cheese danish baked 65F same location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cooks line Cold holding : raw beef 47F raw chicken 47F cut employee added ice underneath pans. 2nd temp all to 43F Cheese baked desserts at 65F held overnight in service line bakery unit. Guava cheese danish baked 65F same location. See stop sale discussed time as public health with manager.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cooks line tested to 200 ppm chlorine. Discussed with management to add more water. Retested to 100 ppm
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored plastic container inside hand washing sink by ware washing area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At multiple hand washing sinks.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For bakery front line
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For eggs. Printed consumer advisory and posted on wall
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of tomatoes over cooked rice walk in cooler.
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.