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CARNICERO

3805 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33134

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3331697
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8350955
DBPR license2337629

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority11 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#15High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cook line moving and touching garbage can and back to the line without hand washing and gloves changed. Employee in charge of dishwashing area changing tasks like going to dumpster and coming back to the station without hand washing/ gloves changed.

#16High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly and drainage flies around the bar the kitchen.

Intermediate 11

#17Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator while conducting the inspection.

#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at grill station a container filled charcoal blocking hand sink by kitchen entrance.

#19Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Alain Gonzalez is not certified. Sous chef certified by Servsafe 6/14/22 Daniel Milberberg **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using dishwasher or wiping cloths.

#21Intermediate31A-01-4

Intermediate – No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed new ice machine outside ( enclosure) but hand wash sink missing.

#22Intermediate51-16-7

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/. Observed at the backside of the restaurant a new ice machine located. The machine is in process ( according to the manager) to be enclosed. The Restaurant needs to place a new hand sink for that area.

#23Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Cook got the thermometer and calibrated. Cook get the thermometer and calibrated while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#24Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#25Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No signed.

#26Intermediate05-10-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

#27Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lobsters at walk in cooler from 10-23 not labeled.

Basic 14

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Kitchen.

#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen by prep area.

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled over dishwasher machine.

#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#6Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed knife with tape in handle.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed onions bags on floor by cook line. Cook removed the bags and placed them on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper hanging over slicer and prepared sauce. Manager removed the bug zapper. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#11Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#12Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At dishwashing area behind the dishwasher.

#14Basic42-01-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.