LA CARRETA V RESTAURANT
11740 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331862102
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Cuban bread stored inside of non food grade bag at front counter.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded fish stored over sliced cheese inside standing reach in cooler at cook line. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler drawers across from cook line. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquetas (128F – Hot Holding); empanadas (120F – Hot Holding) at front counter warmer, as per operator for 15-20 mins. Operator raised heat on warmer.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at hose bibb missing vacuum breaker next to triple sink. Operator removed splitter. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in freezer 1.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-03-4Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well with utensils stored inside with water not on. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At front counter.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:31 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.