LAS CARNITAS EXPRESS INC
West Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/5/2024
- 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.
Inspection Date: 8/8/2024
- 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
Inspection Date: 2/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8557872
- 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.
Inspection Date: 11/27/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8557698
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 11/21/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377532
- 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