La Carreta Criolla

3902 Durant Rd, Valrico, FL 33594
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, La Carreta Criolla has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. La Carreta Criolla was last inspected on Apr 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting La Carreta Criolla squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced American cheese in reach in cooler. Operator placed date label. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To-go containers. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
82
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
95
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed a wood crate stored under a reachin cooler next to the door
14-47-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
12B-07-4
74
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Carreta Criolla last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Carreta Criolla on file is from Apr 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Carreta Criolla?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Carreta Criolla.

How does La Carreta Criolla compare to other restaurants in Valrico?

La Carreta Criolla most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Valrico average of 81.

Has La Carreta Criolla's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Carreta Criolla have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Carreta Criolla 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 Carreta Criolla inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Carreta Criolla is inspected around two times per year on average.