Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

LAS CARNITAS LATIN CUISINE

3305 N FEDERAL HWY · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33064

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3704629
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13743107
DBPR license1619626

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 17, 2026 11:18 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 18, 2026 9:05 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1. Observed approximately 20 live, small flying insects resting on wall around dish machine in warewashing area. 2. Observed 2 live, small flying insects resting on breadcrumbs container at storage rack in kitchen. 3. Observed 2 live, small flying insects resting on wall next to cookline in kitchen. 4. Observed 1 live, small flying insects resting on cup stored on top of microwave at front counter. 5. Observed 4 live, small flying insects resting on shelf and on single service styrofoam food containers in kitchen. 6. Observed 6 live, small flying insects resting inside cabinet space for and on bottled drink mixes at front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container er with no handle stored in rice container with rice in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide not adequately secured in storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach observed under clean utensil rack in warewashing area. 2. Approximately 30 dead roaches observed on glue board monitor under microwave at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drinks stored on shelf above coffee mugs at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at jamb that opens to the outside. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed on door gaskets at both three door reach in coolers opposite cookline in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket in storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:03 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.