LA CARRETA RESTAURANT IV
5350 W 16 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 330122165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed mayo cilantro sauce dated 06/07/2025. Product was prepared on labeled on 07/06/2025 Employee labeled wrong by mistake. Corrected label placed on product. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed cartons with eggs on top of prep table at kitchen, according to cook placed 1 hour ago. Cook placed eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed electric potato peeler and slicer soiled with food debris.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket with sponge inside hand wash sink at front window area. Employee moved bucket removed items from inside hand wash sink sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing jewelry on wrist while cooking. Employee removed jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing areas and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed handles dry food debris on the floor , at storage area.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knife's stored between wall and tables at ware washing area. Employee moved bucket stored knives properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed handles one dumpster missing the drain plug.
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed missing drip container on hood at breakfast station.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reach in co across from grill at kitchen. Manager discarded water bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cleaning towels on top of tables at breakfast station. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.