LA CARRETA
3663 SOUTH MIAMI AVE, MIAMI, FL 33133
License #2333015
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →LA CARRETA in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03B-01-6] 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)
- [21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at front counter under hand sink.
- [31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at Oreo kitchen hand sink. Operator fixed paper towel dispenser.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at both prep kitchen and main kitchen areas floors soiled.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop buckets.
- [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 expired for Roseli Aguilera, Benito Quezada, Nelda Gonzalez, Yessika, Guadalupe and Maria Caldera on 3/29/26.
- [06-01-5] 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.
- [02B-02-5] 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.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
- [08A-20-5] 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.
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