Carne En Vara Express

2732 Sw 137 Ave, Miami, FL 33175

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Carne En Vara Express has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 4, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in outside utility sink attached to gas station. No dishes were sanitized. All dishes must be washed in 3 compartments sink located in unit to ensure proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of equipment and utensils.

22-45-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over bread in reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed employee washing dishes in outside utility sink attached to gas station. No dishes were sanitized. All dishes must be washed in 3 compartments sink located in unit to ensure proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of equipment and utensils.

16-25-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed employee washing and storing dishes in outside utility sink attached to gas station.

24-07-4

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in cooler with sodas and reach in freezer with ice stored outside.

08B-63-4

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed one case of shredded cheese store outside next to unit. As per operator for approximately 15 minutes. Operator placed food inside unit. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-42-4

Jun 27, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 26, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carne En Vara Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carne En Vara Express on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Carne En Vara Express most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

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

No. Recent inspections at Carne En Vara Express have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Carne En Vara Express means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Carne En Vara Express inspected?

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

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