LA CARRETA RESTAURANT
14791 MIRAMAR PKWY · MIRAMAR · Broward County · FL 33027
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 9
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at walk in cooler – cooked pork chunks (51F – Cooling); beef broth (52F – Cooling) as per operator food stored in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at walk in cooler – cooked pork chunks (51F – Cooling); beef broth (52F – Cooling) as per operator food stored in cooler overnight. Employee discarded. **Warning**
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked unpasteurized shell eggs then grabbed clean container to serve costumer. Manager instructed employee to wash hands and change gloves. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects at bar area. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed dishwasher employee place dirty utensils to wash, failed to wash hands and change glove before touching clean utensils. Manager instructed employee to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. as per operator item not prepared or portioned today – at cook line in cooling drawer – shrimp stuffing (44F – Cold Holding) as per operator food stored since yesterday. Employee discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. as per operator item not prepared or portioned today – at cook line in cooling drawer – shrimp stuffing (44F – Cold Holding) as per operator food stored since yesterday. See stop sale. shredded beef (47F – Cold Holding); shredded chicken (48F – Cold Holding) as per employee food held less than 4 hours. Ice added to quick chill. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical sprayer stored next to canned corn at dry storage room. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 9
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at bar area – forks stored upright. Operator inverted items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at bar – employees drink next to clean drinking glasses. Operator removed item **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking coffee at prepping table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at to go station purse on prepping table. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with bracelets and watches while preparing food and cooking. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed at dishwashing area – clean cooking utensil stored wet. Observed at expo line clean utensils stored wet. Advices operator to stored properly. **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed device installed over single service napkins and sauce at takeout station. Observed by managers office device installed besides preparing table with blowing fan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. ice cream freezer chest rusted with soiled gasket. Observed at to go station- reach in cooler with soiled gasket. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several cloths around prep tables in breakfast area and cook line . Employee removed and placed on sanitizer solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.