LA CARRETA RESTAURANT IV
5350 W 16 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 330122165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-49-4High 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 (Chlorine 0ppm) at service window area. Tech fixed dishwasher at the time of inspection, final reading Chlorine 100ppm) Observed dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at ware washing area.. Tech fixed dishwasher at the time of inspection, final reading Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham empanadas hotbox service window(125F – Hot Holding)
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm); service window Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Manager prepared new sanitizer solutions for Quat and chlorine proper ppm on both. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed whisk inside hand wash sink at breakfast station area and water pitcher inside hand sink at bear area Operator removed the whisk and pitcher from inside hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 15
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside salt container in dry storage area. Operator removed the bowl from the container. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at dishwasher area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout the establishment at all kitchen areas
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at cook line in kitchen and bar areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food on cook line floor.
10-03-4Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipperwell was off. Operator turned on the dipperwell. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen area.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in drying rack at ware washing area clean containers with old label. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dry wiping cloth on cutting board in breakfast station.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fans dusty At kitchen area.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at dishwashing area, and breakfast station. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hanging to dry next to mop sink at back of the establishment
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on coffee station
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at bar area and front counter window service, sanitizer solution stored on the floor.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container at storage area no marked with name.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:51 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.