La Carreta
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
33
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at La Carreta, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “stored food not covered” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler carton of raw shelled eggs stored on top of container of raw beef. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hot box croquettes (131F - Hot Holding); empanadas (130F - Hot Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
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 expired for Roseli Aguilera, Benito Quezada, Nelda Gonzalez, Yessika, Guadalupe and Maria Caldera on 3/29/26.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at Oreo kitchen hand sink. Operator fixed paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted for the service of sunny side up eggs. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler cooked and cooled overnight containers of shredded pork, diced tomatoes, cooked whole ham and mojo rice not date marked. Operator placed prep date onto items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at both prep kitchen and main kitchen areas floors soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at prep kitchen area bag of sugar on shelf stored open. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at prep kitchen area tray of frozen pork ribs at dry storage area placed to thaw. Operator removed and placed into walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed at main kitchen under hand sink a bucket of onions stored uncovered. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled at prep kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop buckets.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at front counter under hand sink.
21-38-4
33
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hot box croquettes (126F - Hot Holding); empanadas (131F - Hot Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours. Operator increased heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler containers of broths stored on floor. Operator removed stored on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at ovens in main kitchen cook line soiled with grease and food residue.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at dry storage area a container of dry beans stored uncovered. Operator placed cover. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at main cook line area floors. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at main cook line floors soiled with food remnants.
36-73-4
67
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee drop spatula on floor, then proceed to rinse with only water at dump sink and stored at cook line griddle. Coached employee on proper sanitation procedures and advised to wash spatula at three compartment sink with soap and to sanitize. Employee washed and sanitized spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed at main kitchen cook line shelf, a bottle of lavender massage oil stored next to spices. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to dish washing area, a box of ham croquettes and a metal container stored in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at secondary kitchen at entrance of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at secondary kitchen stored in mop bucket. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
61
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw pork stored over cooked chicken breast. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand wash sink at front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at office area kitchen blocked with boxes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed through out office area kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at all ovens for establishment. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at front lobby self serve cooler, containers of tuna salad lettuce mix not labeled with information.
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for all reach in coolers and freezers soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at main kitchen reach in cooler trays of raw chicken, raw beef and potatoes not covered to store.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at mop sink.
42-01-4
52
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw breaded beef stored above peeled onions,raw beef stored above tamales,located in the standing reach in cooler by the flat top grill. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot boxes:croquettes (121F - Hot Holding); empanadas (123F - Hot Holding), as per operator about 45 minutes ago,operator adjusted thermostat for increased heating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag,phone stored on dry food storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the floor by the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces and oils
02D-01-5
61
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above raw onions located in standing reach in cooler by the flat top grill. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw breaded chicken stored above raw pork located in the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday
01B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense cooked shredded chicken,beef located in the reach in cooler by the flat top grill. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 ambient temperature for the walk-in cooler at approximately 50F.
14-74-7
43
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food items on the floor in the back kitchen.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed black beans in the walk in freezer not covered. The operator covered the beans. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Carreta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Carreta on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Carreta?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Carreta.
How does La Carreta compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Carreta most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Carreta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Carreta have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Carreta 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 La Carreta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Carreta is inspected around two times per year on average.
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