LA CARRETA MIA C-26-A

Name: LA CARRETA MIA C-26-A
Address: 4200 NW 21 ST CONC D-37, MIAMI, FL, 33122, US
Rating: 66.9

4200 NW 21 ST CONC D-37, MIAMI, FL 33122

License #2331966

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66.9 Grade F / 100

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LA CARRETA MIA C-26-A in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 43 total violations — 7 critical, 7 major, 29 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler in front of of the ovens ambient temperature 51 F
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed kitchen floor .
[48-01-5] No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler 127174 with no certification.
[53B-14-5] 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 Carlos Suarez employee training expired on 03/03/2026
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed salad reach in cooler soiled inside, observed prep reach in cooler soiled located in the kitchen area.

Administrative complaint recommended
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans inside of the front line hand washing sink.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair on top of the walk in cooler located in front of the oven,
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the storage area, prep area, by dishwasher area.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[12B-09-5] Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while cooking. Chef coached employee, employee discarded gum , washed hands.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed salad reach in cooler soiled inside, observed prep reach in cooler soiled located in the kitchen area.
[53B-14-5] 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 Carlos Suarez employee training expired on 03/03/2026
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the 2nd walk in cooler Marinated chicken made yesterday. (57 F - Cold Holding); Cooked ground beef (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked shredded beef (50 F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shredded chicken (71 F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (48 F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken breast (50 F - Cold Holding) according to manager since yesterday
[48-01-5] No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler 127174 with no certification.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray at the back area kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the floor by the dishwasher.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed kitchen floor .
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the 2nd walk in cooler Marinated chicken made yesterday. (57 F - Cold Holding); Cooked ground beef (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked shredded beef (50 F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); Cooked shredded chicken (71 F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (48 F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken breast (50 F - Cold Holding) according to manager since yesterday

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cuban sandwiches (52 F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (60 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (61 F - Cold Holding); Shredded pork (66 F - Cold Holding); according to manager for more than four hours,observed Sliced ham (48 F - Cold Holding). According to manager stored in reach in cooler since yesterday.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cuban sandwiches (52 F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (60 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (61 F - Cold Holding); Shredded pork (66 F - Cold Holding); according to manager for more than four hours,observed Sliced ham (48 F - Cold Holding). According to manager stored in reach in cooler since yesterday.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in the dishwasher area with no hair restraint while cleaning dishes, observed employee preparing food with no with no hair restraint .
[53B-14-5] 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 employee training for Adriana Rojas expired on 08/26/2025
[48-01-5] No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler 127174 with no certification.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head soiled.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fan cover with heavy soiled located in the prep area, dishwasher area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 65 F, observed standing cooler ambient temperature 64 F, observed reach in cooler ambient temperature 55 F

Warning Issued
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in the dishwasher area with no hair restraint while cleaning dishes, observed employee preparing food with no with no hair restraint .
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fan cover with heavy soiled located in the prep area, dishwasher area.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the hand sink located next to the walk in cooler
[53B-14-5] 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 employee training for Adriana Rojas expired on 08/26/2025
[48-01-5] No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler 127174 with no certification.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, beans containers not labeled.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head soiled.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cuban sandwiches (52 F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (60 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (61 F - Cold Holding); Shredded pork (66 F - Cold Holding); according to manager for more than four hours,observed Sliced ham (48 F - Cold Holding). According to manager stored in reach in cooler since yesterday.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered at the cafeteria area.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three cans of Diced white potatoes dented located in the storage area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 65 F, observed standing cooler ambient temperature 64 F, observed reach in cooler ambient temperature 55 F
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine 0 ppm Chlorine.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing prep cooler next to the main entrance to the kitchen with heavy soiled located soiled.

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