Inspection Report

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LAS CARNITAS LATIN CUISINE

3305 N FEDERAL HWY · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33064

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3397078
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8519829
DBPR license1619626

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Raw pork stored over cheese in reach in opposite cookline in the kitchen. 2. Raw bacon stored over bowl of cooked ham in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized all items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Raw beef stored over container of fish in reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Raw Chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#16High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Two cracked raw shell eggs stored in reach in cooler in kitchen. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#17High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried plantain 109F – Hot Holding under no temperature control, in fryer basket above fryer in kitchen. Cooked less than one hour ago per operator. Operator reheated in fryer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw, salad, shredded chicken prepared more two days ago per operator, stored in the walk in cooler not dated.

Basic 13

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container used in sugar and flour in dry storage.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee drink stored on top of cleaned food utensils on utensil rack in ware wash area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee pursed stored on box of sugar at front counter.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Water and Gatorade in plastic bottles, stored on the floor in dry storage area.

#7Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system in the kitchen.

#8Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Utensil water with in use utensils 75F, at cook line in kitchen. 2. Utensil water with in use spoon 71F at coffee station at front counter.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, stored on clean utensil rack in the warehouse wash area.

#11Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink near triple sink in ware wash area supported/held upright with unsealed wood (2×4).

#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food containers stored on the floor in dry storage area.

#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in bucket in ware wash area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.