LA CARRETA MIA C-26-A
4200 NW 21 ST CONC D-37 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33122
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the 2nd walk in cooler Marinated chicken made yesterday. (57 F – Cold Holding); Cooked ground beef (49 F – Cold Holding); Cooked pork (49 F – Cold Holding); Cooked shredded beef (50 F – Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (50 F – Cold Holding); Cooked shredded chicken (71 F – Cold Holding); Cooked beef (48 F – Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken breast (50 F – Cold Holding) according to manager since yesterday **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the 2nd walk in cooler Marinated chicken made yesterday. (57 F – Cold Holding); Cooked ground beef (49 F – Cold Holding); Cooked pork (49 F – Cold Holding); Cooked shredded beef (50 F – Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (50 F – Cold Holding); Cooked Shredded chicken (71 F – Cold Holding); Cooked beef (48 F – Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken breast (50 F – Cold Holding) according to manager since yesterday **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled located in the prep area, and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans inside of the front line hand washing sink.
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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 Carlos Suarez employee training expired on 03/03/2026 **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
14-74-7Basic – 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 walk in cooler in front of of the ovens ambient temperature 51 F **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
12B-09-5Basic – Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while cooking. Chef coached employee, employee discarded gum , washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler in front of of the ovens ambient temperature 51 F **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the floor by the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair on top of the walk in cooler located in front of the oven,
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the storage area, prep area, by dishwasher area.
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray at the back area kitchen.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed salad reach in cooler soiled inside, observed prep reach in cooler soiled located in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed kitchen floor .
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.