Inspection Report

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LA CARRETA RESTAURANT IV

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 1, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3558758
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8992003
DBPR license2318451

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat fish croquettes inside reach in cooler. Operator stored raw chicken at bottom of reach in cooler under the fish croquettes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on hot box; stuffed potatoes (123F – Hot Holding). Operator took to the fryer to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +400ppm) under prep table at kitchen. Employee prepared a new sanitizer solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed veggie cutter soiled. Observed a can opener soiled.

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon inside hand wash sink at kitchen and plastic containers at window service area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted at sandwich area.

#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two bags of mahi mahi fish thawing on a tray with temperature 33F inside ROP. Operator open bags for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic12B-04-4

Basic – Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee open drink on shelves where dry food is stored. Operator discarded the cup. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back door to the outside.

#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knifes between table and wall at prep area. Operator removed knifes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth towel under cutting board at kitchen area.

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed n hand wash sink at three compartment sink no sign.

#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths not stored in sanitation solution between uses at preparation area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.