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LA CARRETA MIA C-26-A

4200 NW 21 ST CONC D-37 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33122

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3610807
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13509382
DBPR license2331966

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cuban sandwiches (52 F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (60 F – Cold Holding); American cheese (61 F – Cold Holding); Shredded pork (66 F – Cold Holding); according to manager for more than four hours,observed Sliced ham (48 F – Cold Holding). According to manager stored in reach in cooler since yesterday. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Observed sliced turkey 52 F , American cheese 54 F , Swiss cheese 52 F Hamburger patties 49 F, Egg whites 48 F , ham 51 F stored in prep reach in cooler for more than four hours **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cuban sandwiches (52 F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (60 F – Cold Holding); American cheese (61 F – Cold Holding); Shredded pork (66 F – Cold Holding); according to manager for more than four hours,observed Sliced ham (48 F – Cold Holding). According to manager stored in reach in cooler since yesterday. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Observed sliced turkey 52 F , American cheese 54 F , Swiss cheese 52 F Hamburger patties 49 F, Egg whites 48 F , ham 51 F stored in prep reach in cooler for more than four hours **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head soiled. **Time Extended**

#9Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 for Adriana Rojas expired on 08/26/2025 – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: 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 for Adriana Rojas expired on 08/26/2025 **Time Extended**

Basic 5

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fan cover with heavy soiled located in the prep area, dishwasher area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fan cover with heavy soiled located in the prep area, dishwasher area. **Time Extended**

#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 65 F, observed standing cooler ambient temperature 64 F, observed reach in cooler ambient temperature 55 – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: observed standing cooler ambient temperature 74 F, Observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 55 F observed reach in cooler ambient temperature 55 F **Time Extended**

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in the dishwasher area with no hair restraint while cleaning dishes, observed employee preparing food with no with no hair restraint . – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Observed employee in the dishwasher area with no hair restraint while cleaning dishes, **Time Extended**

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 65 F, observed standing cooler ambient temperature 64 F, observed reach in cooler ambient temperature 55 F – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: observed standing cooler ambient temperature 74 F, Observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 55 F observed reach in cooler ambient temperature 55 F **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:42 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 49 · Flammable/combustible materials – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.