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.
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
Inspection Date: 11/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13567530
- 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**
Inspection Date: 11/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10899338
- 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
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
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