LA CARRETA V RESTAURANT
11740 SW 88 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled at cook line
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed utensils stored between wall and triple sink
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside standing water at steam table, operator turned on dipperwell. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cook line
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over plantains inside walk in cooler
- 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 expired for Julio Garcia 7/2024 Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at rear kitchen and cafeteria area hand wash sinks. Operator placed new signs. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line trays of Cuban sandwiches and raw beef, chicken, croquettes uncovered. Operator placed covers and parchment paper onto items to cover. Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at service counter shelf, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator discarded and replaced with new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (51F - Cold Holding) at kitchen service counter. As per operator for 1 hour. Operator placed onto ice to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed at cook line hot lamp, ham croquettes (110F - Hot Holding). As per cook for 1 hour. Cook placed time mark. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk in cooler, cooked oxtails (47F - Cooling) as per operator from 3am last night. Oxtails has 30 minutes left to cool. I tailed are in portioned zip lock bags in a deep container and covered not allowing them to cool at a proper rate. Operator removed lids and placed into walk in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear kitchen hand wash sink no paper towels. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
- 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 several employee food handlers certificates expired 7/2024.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed by the storage area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 for the prep reach in cooler,breakfast station,ambient temperature at approximately 59F at the time of the inspection. Observed for drawer unit below stove ambient temperature at approximately 54F at the time of the inspection. Observed for prep unit opposite stove ambient temperature at approximately 47F at the time of the inspection. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed by the storage area Repeat Violation Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler main ; cooked black beans (47F - Cooling)as per operator from last night Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 shell eggs stored above sliced ham located in the reach in cooler,breakfast station. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler main ; cooked black beans (47F - Cooling)as per operator from last night Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. below stove:; meat sauce (47F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator about an hr ago,operator removed to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. prep unit,breakfast station:; sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); ham sandwich (52F - Cold Holding); croquettes (50F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 2 hrs,removed to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. prep unit by stove:; raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef liver (47F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 2 hrs ago,operator removed to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked black beans packed too deep and covered while cooling. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/11/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/11/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can used to dispense raw rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in the prep area. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer #2. Repeat Violation
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the reach in cooler opposite flat top grill.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the rear storage area.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed broccoli stored above cooked potatoes located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the hand wash sink by the office.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the cookline.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for squeeze bottles containing oils, sauces
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler: cooked beef ,as per operator from yesterday. (50F - Cooling)
- 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 cod stored above cooked pork located in the standing reach in cooler by the steam table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: cooked beef ,as per operator from yesterday. (50F - Cooling) Reach in cooler,pantry: raw ceviche ,as per operator 2 days ago (47F - Cold Holding)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,pantry: raw ceviche ,as per operator 2 days ago (47F - Cold Holding)
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked beef packed too deep while cooling.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/11/2023 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).