CARNE ASADA TORTILLERIA NICA INC

Name: CARNE ASADA TORTILLERIA NICA INC
Address: 10404 WEST FLAGLER STREET #5, MIAMI, FL, 33174, US
Rating: 19.1

10404 WEST FLAGLER STREET #5, MIAMI, FL 33174

License #2323994

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

19.1 Grade F / 100

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October 8, 2026 · 10 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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CARNE ASADA TORTILLERIA NICA INC in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 19.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 16 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 110 total violations — 29 critical, 21 major, 60 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed open container with raw pork over boxes with sweet plantains . Operator moved raw pork container to bottom shelf, under sweet plantains.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in beverage cooler front counter torn.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at front counter used as a dump sink.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen, missing and cracked tiles on the floor.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled, operator labeled sugar container.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed , employee wearing wrist jewelry, and wrist watch.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs from oven door handle.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside flour and rice, scoop handle touching food. Operator stored scoops with handle upwards.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside cambro container chicken wings (125F - Hot Holding); according to cook placed 45 minutes ago, operator took chicken wings to the kitchen to reheat, 2 temperature 20 minutes after, chicken wings (175F - Hot Holding), front counter area, cooked beef patties (123F - Hot Holding), prepared 2 fours ago, employee took beef patties to kitchen to reheat, 2 temperature 23 minutes after, cooked beef patties (169F - Hot Holding).

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed on floor in front of triple sink.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers over triple sink.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen area.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with product. Operator placed scoop upwards.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef tongue (frozen) thawing in standing water in triple sink.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container without label on table behind steam table. Operator properly labeled.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sweet plantains inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged. Observed raw beef over diced zucchini inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Fritanga: sweet plantains (98F - Hot Holding); cheese tacos (repocheta) (100F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain canoe (99F - Hot Holding); chicken tacos (122F - Hot Holding); tostones (117F - Hot Holding); enchiladas (112F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed at steam table: beef steak medallions (112F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products on stove for reheat.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) under steam table. Operator added water. Retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed portioned dry cheese without date mark at front counter.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling bucket at hand sink at front counter.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided the paper towels.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at juice station. Operator provided.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust and accumulation of grease at front counter.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation with watch and wristbands at front counter.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles at kitchen area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of soda in plastic bottles stored on floor at storage area.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor in front of ice machine. Operator placed handle upwards.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice bin at front counter.
[02D-03-4] 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 in jars not properly labeled with product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table behind front counter. Operator removed the towel.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees put on gloves without hand wash at front counter. Coached employees on proper procedures. Employee then started to wash hands.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw milk stored over cheese inside reach in cooler at front counter. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sweet plantains inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged products.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator discarded.
[03D-06-5] Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator segregated to discard.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork legs stew (120F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (95F - Hot Holding); fried ribs (105F - Hot Holding); grilled pork (88F - Cold Holding) on steam table. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed chicharrón (113F - Hot Holding); beef taquitos (95F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain canoe (112F - Hot Holding); beef enchiladas (119F - Hot Holding); cheese tortilla (94F - Hot Holding) on steam table at fritanga station. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator started to place all products on stove for reheating.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed portioned cheese not date marked at front counter.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning supplies stored inside hand sink at juice station. Operator removed items.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at storage area. Observed in employee restroom.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container of cacao at storage room. Employee removed the bowl.
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 89F on prep table across cook line. Employee discarded the water and placed utensils inside triple sink for washing.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink next to triple sink.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside walk in cooler. Employee properly rearranged products by cooking tempetures.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bread pudding (75F - Cold Holding) inside display box at front counter. As per employee for more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the product.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bread pudding (75F - Cold Holding) inside display box at front counter. As per employee for more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the product.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tostones (93F - Hot Holding); chicken tacos (107F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed products on stove for reheat.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink next to triple sink.
[31A-12-4] No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand sink at storage room where there is an ice machine.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provided the soap.
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line. Employee removed the card boards.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef stored on walk in freezer floor. Employee placed products at 6 inches from the floor.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed the tongs.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at storage room.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef, raw pork stored inside walk in cooler not covered. Employee properly covered food items.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (91F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per employee for more than 6 hours.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled pork (110F - Hot Holding); fried pork (112F - Hot Holding); grilled chicken (111F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee for 2 hours. Employee placed food products in kitchen for reheat.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provided the paper towels.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in freezer added. Also observed storage room with ice machine, standing reach in freezer and standing reach in cooler, also storage shelves for dry foods and single service items in the same building at suite #2. No plan review submitted.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed over AC at preparation area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table across cook line. Employee discarded the drink.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door at cook line. Employee removed the tongs.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 73F on preparation table across cook line. Employee discarded the water and wash, rinse and sanitize utensils.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container at front counter.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork tamales (51F - Cold Holding) raw marinated pork (50F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee from the night before.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork tamales (51F - Cold Holding) raw marinated pork (50F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee since the night before.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried pork (110F - Hot Holding); chicken wings (110F - Hot Holding) grilled chicken (102F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for 2 hrs. Manager placed food products at kitchen for reheat.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink. Employee provided the paper towels.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked beans container inside walk in cooler. Employee removed.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 2 containers of sauce stored on kitchen floor at cook line, employee removed from floor during inspection.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 84° in kitchen area, employee removed.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed pork,chicken and steak containers not covered inside walk in cooler, employee covered during inspection.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves and no hand wash, instructed employee.
[22-35-5] Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above pico de gallo containers in walk in cooler, employee rearranged properly.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (109F - Hot Holding); enchiladas (113F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (120F - Hot Holding) explain to operator the use of time instead of temperature for some food at front counter, provided form during inspection. plantains (167F - Reheating); enchiladas (165F - Reheating); cooked pork (168F - Reheating)
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled sauce container, employee removed sauce from container.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, Manager restocked during inspection.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamales not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated during inspection.