LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3501 SW 2 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32607
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08B-01-4High 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**
03B-01-6High 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**
Intermediate 2
02B-01-5Intermediate – – 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**
51-16-7Intermediate – – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:32 AM.
Violation category totals
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.