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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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LA CARRETA MIA C-26-A

4200 NW 21 ST CONC D-37 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33122

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 6, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3782340
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13930839
DBPR license2331966

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 6, 2026 2:09 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 7, 2026 9:58 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#13High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of Seafood paella broth

Stop Sale
#14High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine 0 chlorine ppm, operator replaced sanitizer containers 100 ppm Chlorine.. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 7 flies on the wall in the back area kitchen, and flying around, observed three flies around the second cook line kitchen hand washing sink, observed three flies by the three compartment sink, observed approximately ten flies around clean containers stored in a shelf.

#16High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in the storage area,two lives roaches behind lockers located in the back area, observed one live roach on the floor on the second storage room, observed two live roaches on the wall in the prep table area, observed two live roaches behind the prep table by the office, observed two live roaches in the kitchen floor by between the ovens and slicer, observed one live roach crawling on the wall in the kitchen area, observed one live roach behind kitchen reach in cooler located in the cook line.

Basic 12

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed trays cart with heavy soiled, observed under kitchen equipments with heavy grease buildup.

#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in the kitchen cook line.

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in the storage room under the storage shelves, observed one dead roach in a shelf in the cook line kitchen.

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair located next to the steam table.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under shelves soiled in the storage area. Observed floor next to the cafeteria dishwasher, and back of the cafeteria dishwasher with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall by the ice machine, observed wall in disrepair next to the flat grill

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on top of the oven soiled, underneath prep table with heavy soiled, observed underneath flat grill with grease, observed outside of the grills with heavy appointment, observed under steam table with heavy soiled.

#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the kitchen prep cooler with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on the back area under fan, observed grease buildup behind steamers located in the second cook line, prep area, observed wall soiled under the three compartment sink, observed wall soiled in the kitchen area, observed wall behind ice machines, observed heavy soiled next to the flat grill. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
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.