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LAS CARNITAS EXPRESS INC

Food safety records indicate LAS CARNITAS EXPRESS INC in FORT LAUDERDALE has 7 inspections with a 3.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 7 reports on file

West Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/6/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13567530

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in Atosa holding unit by cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**

11/4/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10899338

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 3 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank for soda system, not secured. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two (2) upright coolers in rear kitchen at 43F. Request service. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in Atosa holding unit by cook line. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed line wedger with heavy build up. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator, shredded chicken, black beans, chicken soup, all prepared more than 24 hours prior, no date marks. Warning

12/5/2024· 1y 3mo ago

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on hot holding box in poor repair.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Containers of medicine improperly stored. Observed multiple medications and vitamins stored above shelves for soda/coffee. Operator relocated to office area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple employees using multiple hand washing stations for cleaning utensils.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef, chicken, pork, soup, all 48 hrs per operator.

8/8/2024· 1y 7mo ago

5 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 4 employee drinks on prep table. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male food service employees with no hair restraints.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation

2/29/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8557872

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk-in cooler, no ambient thermometer.

11/27/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8557698

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/21/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8377532

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed behind hot holding cabinet. Operator states her pest control is behind schedule. Operator called pest control for treatment tonight. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed clean utensils stored service side up in containers. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on prep table. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Observed cutting board at salad station deeply stained. Repeat Violation Warning