Carne En Vara Express Food Truck

12248 Sw 130Th St, Miami, FL 33186

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Carne En Vara Express Food Truck has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Still observed. **Time Extended**

50-03-4

Oct 16, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (62F - Cold Holding)for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**

29-04-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**

50-03-4

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training for Andres C. Expired on 04/26/25.

53B-14-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil containers not identified with common name.

02D-01-5

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean utensils stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Jun 7, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with copy of procedures **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-73-4

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Corrected On-Site**

14-73-4

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carne En Vara Express Food Truck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carne En Vara Express Food Truck on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carne En Vara Express Food Truck?

Across the inspection record, “no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carne En Vara Express Food Truck.

How does Carne En Vara Express Food Truck compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Carne En Vara Express Food Truck most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Carne En Vara Express Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carne En Vara Express Food Truck have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carne En Vara Express Food Truck means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Carne En Vara Express Food Truck inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carne En Vara Express Food Truck is inspected around three times per year on average.

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