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LA CARRETA RESTAURANT IV

5350 W 16 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 330122165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3384770
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8480265
DBPR license2318451

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Manager replaced chlorine, re tested Observed dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler at breakfast station, placed about 35 minutes ago, ceviche (47F – Cold Holding) Employee placed ceviche container in reach in freezer for rapid chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing gold wrist chain, and wrist watch while preparing food. Cook removed jewelry from wrist **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven soiled.

#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.