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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 dateJuly 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3444793
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8733819
DBPR license1619626

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Container of raw fish stored above a container of cooked sausages in single door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Container of raw chicken stored above a container of raw beef in single door reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (117F – Hot Holding) in rice warmer at the cook line in the kitchen. Unit not turned on. Operator turned on unit to reheat food to 165F or higher. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for quaternary used at the triple sink in ware wash area. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine in warewash area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate inside cooked rice warmer at cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal beverage on food prep table opposite cook line in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on food prep table with mixer next to storage rack. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxed avocados stored on floor underneath storage rack near kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of three doorreach-in-cooler opposite cook line in the kitchen . **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop head stored in mop bucket in ware wash area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 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.