La Carne Asada
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited La Carne Asada 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 11 violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
La Carne Asada's latest score of 82 sits above the Hialeah average of 76. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substances inside ice machine at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed black mold like substances inside ice machine at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door next to office at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed at back door next to office at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled all around kitchen area. Also observed wall soiled at walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed wall soiled all around kitchen area. Also observed walk in cooler wall clean at the time of callback inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-27-5
82
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed corn dented can on rack next to walk in cooler at kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation washing hands for less than 15 seconds at front counter. Employee washed hands properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Stuffed Peppers (109F - Hot Holding)inside oven at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Also observed Fried Pork Belly (99F - Hot Holding); Fried Pork (109F - Hot Holding); Baked Pork Belly (89F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Employee removed to reheat during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paper towel stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer provided at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substances inside ice machine at kitchen area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted under steam table at front counter. Employee inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 groove cutting boards on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at front counter. Employee put on hair restraint during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door next to office at kitchen area. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at dry storage room at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of meat stored on the floor inside walk in freezer at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler, walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at dumpster area. Operator close lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled all around kitchen area. Also observed wall soiled at walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to mop sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Operator stored proper during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
19
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on walk in cooler door at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Still observed torn gaskets on walk in cooler door at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed missing lid at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Still observed at the time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Still observed at the time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled across oven at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Still observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled across oven at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container with not labeled at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Still observed flour container with not labeled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
78
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can tomato paste dented in rack next to walk in cooler entrance at kitchen area. Operator removed it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves at front counter. Coached operator on proper procedures. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 30 bags chia seeds with no invoice to verified source. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray can stored at front counter. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation changing garbage can and proceeded to serve food without changing gloves at front counter. Employee changed gloves and wash hands during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Shredded beef (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (51F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator prepared over 4 hours. Operator discarded it during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooler Cooked Shredded beef (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (51F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator was prepared over 4 hours. Operator discarded it during inspection. Also observed. White Cheese (67 F - Cold Holding); soft White Cheese (65F - Cold Holding)as per operator for less than for hours. Operator removed from front counter to cooled down properly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Pork Belly (118F - Hot Holding); StuffedTacos (108F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator removed it to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm) at from counter. Operator discarded and replaced with new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in front of walk in cooler area. Operator removed it to wash. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at handwash sink at kitchen area. Operator restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle at walk in freezer door. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on walk in cooler door at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Raw Pork container stored on the floor at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed missing lid at dumpster. **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sugar, cacao and beans plastic containers with handles not stored above top. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled next to walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled across oven at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled at walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of cacao container at kitchen area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container with not labeled at kitchen area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
10
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef taquitos (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); nacatamales (48F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (47F- Cold Holding); gallo pinto rice (47F - Cold Holding); stored inside the walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection. During the inspection operator discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef taquitos (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); nacatamales (48F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (47F- Cold Holding); gallo pinto rice (47F - Cold Holding); stored inside the walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection. During the inspections operator discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee placed a new paper towels roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler #1 running at 56F. During the inspection operator removed TCS food and placed them in walk in cooler # 2. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of fish fillets stored on the floor inside the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located cooking line.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled.
22-16-4
52
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef taquitos (55F - Cold Holding); chicken taquitos (54F - Cold Holding) stored inside the vegetable walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 10 hours before the inspection. Operator discarded items.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef taquitos (55F - Cold Holding); chicken taquitos (54F - Cold Holding) stored inside the vegetable walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 10 hours before the inspection. Operator discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slice machine blade soiled. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By the exit door.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at preparation area. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer, and walk in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. By the three compartment sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-27-5
43
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Moro (56/61F - Cooling); cooked beans 52/58 cooling) was cooked from the day before located inside walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Observed Moro (71°/61°F - Cooling); was cooked from the day before located inside walk in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Moro (56/61F - Cooling); cooked beans 52/58 cooling) was cooked from the day before located inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Observed Moro (71°/61°F - Cooling); was cooked from the day before located inside walk in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Still observed **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-16-4
67
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed no soap in the entire establishment. Operator send employee to by soap at the store. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Moro (56/61F - Cooling); cooked beans 52/58 cooling) was cooked from the day before located inside walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salpicon (55F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (122F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (116F - Hot Holding); beans (118F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (120F - Hot Holding); fried beans (123F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (112F - Hot Holding) in steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Moro (56/61F - Cooling); cooked beans 52/58 cooling) was cooked from the day before located inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the hand sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed half a gallon of carrot, chia, melon, rice and pineapple juice without warning label. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-12-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw beef on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed white rice (43F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (40F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (42F - Cold Holding); with no covered. Operator properly covered it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
29
Jan 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed red beans (50F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Educated operator how to properly cool. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed red beans (50F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler over night. **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed red beans (50F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Educated operator how to properly cool. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed red beans (58F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Time Extended**
01B-36-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (113F - Hot Holding); ribs (97F - Hot Holding); pork chops (92F - Hot Holding); pork with sauce (118F - Hot Holding); fried bean (99F - Hot Holding); white rice (109F - Hot Holding); chicken breast (129F - Hot Holding); chicarron (111F - Hot Holding); carne asada (129F - Hot Holding); ropa vieja (114F - Hot Holding); steak with onion (117F - Hot Holding); cow tongue (114F - Hot Holding); enchiladas (124F - Hot Holding); tacos (99F - Hot Holding); yuca (124F - Hot Holding); mosillo (96F - Hot Holding) on the steam table at the front counter for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Asked operator to reheat all items to 165F and above. Observed chicken soup (133F - Hot Holding) stored on the stove top, operator turned on fire to heat up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed at the steam table: white rice (143F - Hot Holding); pork with sauce (157F - Hot Holding); fried bean (154F - Hot Holding); as per operator, placed on the line 2 hour before the the callback: tacos (87F - Hot Holding); ribs (91F - Hot Holding), operator reheated tacos (107F - Hot Holding), placed items in the oven to reheat more, ribs (165F - Hot Holding). Advised operator to use deeper pans and cook less food until rush hour. Discussed time as a public health control as an option and provided form. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed half a gallon of carrot, chia, melon, rice and pineapple juice without warning label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed half a gallon of carrot, chia, melon, rice and pineapple juice without warning label. **Time Extended**
02D-12-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
52
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm), operator drained the water and remade. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed red beans (50F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Educated operator how to properly cool. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed red beans (50F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Educated operator how to properly cool. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of sliced mushrooms with a dent. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw salmon stored in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee taking cash and touch tongs to move food around with no handwashing. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (113F - Hot Holding); ribs (97F - Hot Holding); pork chops (92F - Hot Holding); pork with sauce (118F - Hot Holding); fried bean (99F - Hot Holding); white rice (109F - Hot Holding); chicken breast (129F - Hot Holding); chicarron (111F - Hot Holding); carne asada (129F - Hot Holding); ropa vieja (114F - Hot Holding); steak with onion (117F - Hot Holding); cow tongue (114F - Hot Holding); enchiladas (124F - Hot Holding); tacos (99F - Hot Holding); yuca (124F - Hot Holding); mosillo (96F - Hot Holding) on the steam table at the front counter for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Asked operator to reheat all items to 165F and above. Observed chicken soup (133F - Hot Holding) stored on the stove top, operator turned on fire to heat up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a towel at hand washing sink at the front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed half a gallon of carrot, chia, melon, rice and pineapple juice without warning label. **Warning**
02D-12-1
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. Emailed form to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the front counter handwashing sink. Operator placed new bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed arroz con leche with no date marking. Operator placed dates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Emailed form to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys on the prep table at the front counter by the juice station. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee handling food at the front counter with a dangling bracelet. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas in between the wall and 3 compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. By the entrance of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed reach in freezer interior soiled. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
12
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floor, **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floor, **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Carne Asada last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Carne Asada on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Carne Asada?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at La Carne Asada.
How does La Carne Asada compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
La Carne Asada most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has La Carne Asada's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Carne Asada have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Carne Asada 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 La Carne Asada inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Carne Asada is inspected around four times per year on average.
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