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LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

3501 SW 2 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 5, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3690576
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13626356
DBPR license1103692

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority08B-01-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Self serve salsa stations no sneezeguards. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: No change. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (121F – Hot Holding) item in steam table on cooks line not all parts were above 135F. beans (122F – Hot Holding) item in heating cabinet. cooked peppers (79F – Hot Holding); item sitting at room temp on cooks line. chicken (129F – Hot Holding); steak (114F – Hot Holding) items on stove top the burner not turned on high enough. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Steak 132F and beans steam table 130F. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#3Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cocktail Levanta-muerto offers raw oysters no indication it is raw. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: No change. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Wine room indicated on plans now is used for table side guacamole prep no Handwash sink in room. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: No change. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.