LA CARRETA REST
301 N UNIVERSITY DR · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33024
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mini flip top cooler ; cooked onions (47F – Cold Holding). Per,operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash station in prep area. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at mini flip top cooler contains deep cut marks
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on dish rack next to clean and above clean dishes. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on Expo Everest cooler
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris under cookline
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of water melon stored on floor in produce walk in cooler. Operator elevated food **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of cookline microwave heavily soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned out microwave **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned freezer **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:55 PM.
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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.