CARRETO’S BRAZILIAN CHURRASCARIA

8872 SW 24 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763146

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white grooved cutting board located across the cook line.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in back prep area.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station in back prep area.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink in back prep area.

Inspection Date: 1/29/2025

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Observed cutting board with stains at cook line. As per person in charge, new cutting boards have been ordered and waiting for delivery. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink when valve is off. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at cook line. Warning
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand sink missing at dish area. Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed on approved plans, hand sink at ware washing area. Observed no hand sink available at ware washing area. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8530278

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage room where mop sink is located.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of service window at front counter.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of potatoes stored on floor at walk in cooler.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling above preparation sink. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed several knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at outside employee bathroom.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation and food storage areas.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door opened during inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 2 door reach in cooler across from walk in freezer area.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 12/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8537877

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen and ware washing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed ceiling not smooth and not absorbent at kitchen and back food preparation area. **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchens near hand sink , walk in freezer and liquor storage in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed ceiling tiles at kitchens near hand sink , walk in freezer and liquor storage in disrepair. **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing near walk in cooler and across from chest freezer at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing near walk in cooler and across from chest freezer at kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing near walk in cooler and across from chest freezer at kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall with black substance at dry storage area and behind preparation sink across from liquor room. Observed soiled walls with old food residues located across liquor storage. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall with black substance at dry storage area and behind preparation sink across from liquor room. Observed soiled walls with old food residues located across liquor storage. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed wall soiled with black substance underneath preparation sink across from liquor room. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer machine blades located at back kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer machine blades located at back kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed slicer blade soiled with old food debris at back kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment converted portion of dining room into food preparation area. Observed hand sink, warming unit, reach in cooler and sandwich press. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed establishment converted portion of dining room into food preparation area. Observed hand sink, warming unit, reach in cooler and sandwich press **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed establishment converted portion of dining room into food preparation area. Observed hand sink, warming unit, reach in cooler and sandwich press. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8529572

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen and ware washing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchens near hand sink , walk in freezer and liquor storage in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing near walk in cooler and across from chest freezer at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing near walk in cooler and across from chest freezer at kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door at back kitchen open at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door at back kitchen open at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall with black substance at dry storage area and behind preparation sink across from liquor room. Observed soiled walls with old food residues located across liquor storage. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall with black substance at dry storage area and behind preparation sink across from liquor room. Observed soiled walls with old food residues located across liquor storage. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer machine blades located at back kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer machine blades located at back kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment converted portion of dining room into food preparation area. Observed hand sink, warming unit, reach in cooler and sandwich press. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed establishment converted portion of dining room into food preparation area. Observed hand sink, warming unit, reach in cooler and sandwich press **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383637

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen and ware washing areas.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchens near hand sink , walk in freezer and liquor storage in disrepair.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing near walk in cooler and across from chest freezer at kitchen.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between three compartment sink and the wall.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table fan soiled with dust located at prep table near cook line.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door at back kitchen open at time of inspection.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall with black substance at dry storage area and behind preparation sink across from liquor room. Observed soiled walls with old food residues located across liquor storage.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottle of cooking oil without labels at cook line.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over mojo inside reach in cooler located at cook line. Employee rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer machine blades located at back kitchen.
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment converted portion of dining room into food preparation area. Observed hand sink, warming unit, reach in cooler and sandwich press.