La Carreta Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, La Carreta Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray”, which has been cited four times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; La Carreta Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards location across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container installed at back cook line area.
14-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with rust accumulation.
14-33-4
86
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of cranberry sauce in dry storage area dented. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at sandwich prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards located across the main cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed aluminum containers at the dry rack station with water accumulation on the outer rim. Operator washed, rinsed, sanitized and dried off correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under green cutting board at prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray in back kitchen cook line area. Operator installed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in drink cooler with soiled fan covers. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with rusted shelves.
14-33-4
64
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of chickpeas. Operator discarded them during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on preparation table next to cooked pork.operator removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to dishwasher area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at kitchen area.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between steam table and preparation table. Operator removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit at coffee station. Also observed at back door next to triple sink at kitchen area.
35B-01-4
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 clean utensils inside container with standing water at 81F. Operator begin to reheat water to correct parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at hood system at cook line area. Operator installed grease drip tray during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusted fan on rack at dishwasher area.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler across main cook line with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
45
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine and quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink and dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of sugar near coffee prep station with no labels. Operator placed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several wooden cutting boards near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between reach in freezer and table near cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on pipes near cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed two missing hood drip containers in back prep cook line area.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with rusted shelves.
14-33-4
58
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of tomato sauce with dents at dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Observed can of chick peas with dents at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
01B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler at front sandwich station. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler at front sandwich station **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed build up of grease at hood vents at kitchen area. Observed grooves and buildup of food debris at cutting board at front sandwich area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed build up of grease at hood vents at kitchen area. Observed grooves and buildup of food debris at cutting board at front sandwich area. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
78
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of tomato sauce with dents at dry storage area.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm. Employee repaired machine. Final reading, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice pork (61F - Cold Holding); cut ham (47F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding) as per manager less than 2.5 hours. Employee placed bags of ice to rapidly chill. Observed beef (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers underneath stove at cook line. As per manager items were placed there 2 hours prior. Employee placed bags of ice to rapidly chill. Observed tamales (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (49F - Cold Holding); beef soup (51F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, for approximately 3 hours. Employees placed bags of ice over products to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 (127F - Hot Holding) at hot box at expo area. As per manager, for 2.5 hours. Observed plantains (104F - Hot Holding) at steam table in kitchen. As per manager, for 2 hours. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F.
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed buildup of food debris inside 3 compartment sink. Observed at preparation area.
16-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of cooked beef soup stored on floor at kitchen and plastic container of pickles stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Observed knife in between preparation table and wall at steam table. Employee removed knife. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's restroom at front of store.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler at front sandwich station.
12B-13-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to container of chicken at preparation table at kitchen area.
21-44-1
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed build up of grease at hood vents at kitchen area. Observed grooves and buildup of food debris at cutting board at front sandwich area.
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at produce storage area. Employee removed debris during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at ware washing area.
16-46-4
32
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Carreta Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Carreta Restaurant on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Carreta Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Carreta Restaurant.
How does La Carreta Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Carreta Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Carreta Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Carreta Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Carreta Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Carreta Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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