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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in cooler at breakfast station. Raw beef stored over open container with ham croquettes. Operator stored raw beef on bottom shelf under croquettes. **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 inside walk in cooler metal container with raw chicken stored over raw pork containers. Operator stored raw chicken container in a different shelf under raw pork containers. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs on top of table at breakfast station. According to cook out for 45 minutes, cook placed shell eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at ware washing area under sink. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as a dump sink by dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at breakfast station, no paper towels. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside salt bucket, cup no handle used to dispense salt. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water while cooking.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing wrist jewelry while serving food. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink no draining by dish machine.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:17 AM.
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.