LA CARRETA REST
3632 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331354112
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Most kitchen employees.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods off temperature letter 59 f cut tomatoes 55 f cheese 49 f onion 52 f next to cooking equipment, kitchen. kitchen employee place foods inside walk-in cooler to lower the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oxtails inside hot box at 126f in kitchen area. kitchen employee reheated the oxtail to over 165 f **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed kitchen, diced chopper with heavy old food debris.
Basic 6
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellular phones on top of food preparation tables.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of food on floor in dry storage area.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all kitchen top kitchen shelves soiled.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor in coffee window area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:59 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.