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LA CARRETA MIA C-26-A

Based on 8 health inspections, LA CARRETA MIA C-26-A in MIAMI has earned a 2.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4200 NW 21 ST CONC D-37

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13511978

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 48-01-5:- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler 127174 with no certification. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler 127174 with no certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed boiler 127174 with no certification. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13509382

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fan cover with heavy soiled located in the prep area, dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fan cover with heavy soiled located in the prep area, dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 65 F, observed standing cooler ambient temperature 64 F, observed reach in cooler ambient temperature 55 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: observed standing cooler ambient temperature 74 F, Observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 55 F observed reach in cooler ambient temperature 55 F **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in the dishwasher area with no hair restraint while cleaning dishes, observed employee preparing food with no with no hair restraint . - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Observed employee in the dishwasher area with no hair restraint while cleaning dishes, **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 65 F, observed standing cooler ambient temperature 64 F, observed reach in cooler ambient temperature 55 F - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: observed standing cooler ambient temperature 74 F, Observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 55 F observed reach in cooler ambient temperature 55 F **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cuban sandwiches (52 F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (60 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (61 F - Cold Holding); Shredded pork (66 F - Cold Holding); according to manager for more than four hours,observed Sliced ham (48 F - Cold Holding). According to manager stored in reach in cooler since yesterday. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Observed sliced turkey 52 F , American cheese 54 F , Swiss cheese 52 F Hamburger patties 49 F, Egg whites 48 F , ham 51 F stored in prep reach in cooler for more than four hours Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cuban sandwiches (52 F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (60 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (61 F - Cold Holding); Shredded pork (66 F - Cold Holding); according to manager for more than four hours,observed Sliced ham (48 F - Cold Holding). According to manager stored in reach in cooler since yesterday. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Observed sliced turkey 52 F , American cheese 54 F , Swiss cheese 52 F Hamburger patties 49 F, Egg whites 48 F , ham 51 F stored in prep reach in cooler for more than four hours Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Adriana Rojas expired on 08/26/2025 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Adriana Rojas expired on 08/26/2025 **Time Extended**
  • 48-01-5:- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler 127174 with no certification. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler 127174 with no certification. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10898799

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fan cover with heavy soiled located in the prep area, dishwasher area.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 65 F, observed standing cooler ambient temperature 64 F, observed reach in cooler ambient temperature 55
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in the dishwasher area with no hair restraint while cleaning dishes, observed employee preparing food with no with no hair restraint .
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 65 F, observed standing cooler ambient temperature 64 F, observed reach in cooler ambient temperature 55 F
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on the walk in freezer floor.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under prep table next to the walk in cooler.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing prep cooler next to the main entrance to the kitchen with heavy soiled located soiled.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the hand sink located next to the walk in cooler
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered at the cafeteria area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, beans containers not labeled.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three cans of Diced white potatoes dented located in the storage area.
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine 0 ppm Chlorine.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cuban sandwiches (52 F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (60 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (61 F - Cold Holding); Shredded pork (66 F - Cold Holding); according to manager for more than four hours,observed Sliced ham (48 F - Cold Holding). According to manager stored in reach in cooler since yesterday.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cuban sandwiches (52 F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (60 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (61 F - Cold Holding); Shredded pork (66 F - Cold Holding); according to manager for more than four hours,observed Sliced ham (48 F - Cold Holding). According to manager stored in reach in cooler since yesterday.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head soiled.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Adriana Rojas expired on 08/26/2025
  • 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler 127174 with no certification. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the office
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair not in use. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover on front service area reach in cooler soiled.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed back area floor, kitchen floor with unsealed floor. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet on the prep sink leaking
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled in the customer area, can opener blade soiled.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At the kitchen hand sink Corrected On-Site
  • 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler 127174 with no certification. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/2/2024

Inspection Date: 10/1/2024

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed first walk in cooler at 54 F
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, keys on top of the prep tables.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed first walk in cooler running at 54 F Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the prep area hand washing sink without a handwashing signn
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a cup of water inside of the front area prep cooler. Employee removed drink Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep reach in coolers soiled.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container no covered.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed back area floor, kitchen floor with unsealed floor.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed cafeteria dishwasher machine 0 ppm.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over raw pork chops in kitchen reach in cooler
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled, soda nozzles soiled.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed prep area hand washing sink as a dump sink.
  • 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler 127174 with no certification. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8534771

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at the cafeteria area with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler gasket in disrepair.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of milk stored on the walk in cooler floor.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cups stored on the storage floor Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar no covered at the cafeteria area
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind equipments.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed back area hand washing sink pipe leaking.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container no labeled.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, slicer blade soiled.
  • 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler 127174 with no certification. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341609

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. First kitchen
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven soiled, reach in cooler soiled.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed gallons of milk reuse to store juices
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers stored on the storage area floor. Manager removed the boxes from the floor l Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher area.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers the pills on the front counter prep coolers.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee preparing food got drink without washing hands. Manager coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed marinated chicken over cooked shredded beef
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute soiled located in the lobby.
  • 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler 127174 with no certification. Repeat Violation

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★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(2,715 reviews)

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Opening Hours

Monday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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