Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA CARRETA

3663 SOUTH MIAMI AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33133

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3566856
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10710559
DBPR license2333015

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed at main kitchen cook line shelf, a bottle of lavender massage oil stored next to spices. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee drop spatula on floor, then proceed to rinse with only water at dump sink and stored at cook line griddle. Coached employee on proper sanitation procedures and advised to wash spatula at three compartment sink with soap and to sanitize. Employee washed and sanitized spatula. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to dish washing area, a box of ham croquettes and a metal container stored in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at secondary kitchen at entrance of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at secondary kitchen stored in mop bucket. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.