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LA CARRETA RESTAURANT IV

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3496278
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8868906
DBPR license2318451

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small sandwich table at kitchen ; cooked vegetables (54F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); cut chorizo (50F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F – Cold Holding), According to cook items placed on unit 2 hour ago. Manager moved food items to walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at breakfast station Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) Manager prepared new sanitizer solution, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hands wash sink Used as a dump sink and knife stored inside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed helmet on shelf with dry foods, at storage area, Manager removed gel from food storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Manager labeled flour container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:48 PM.

Violation category totals
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.