LA CARRETA RESTAURANT IV

Name: LA CARRETA RESTAURANT IV
Address: 5350 W 16 AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 330122165, US
Rating: 88

5350 W 16 AVE, HIALEAH, FL 330122165

License #2318451

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88 Grade B / 100

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LA CARRETA RESTAURANT IV in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 4 critical, 3 major, 12 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside salt bucket, cup no handle used to dispense salt.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at breakfast station, no paper towels. Manager provided paper towels.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink no draining by dish machine.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water while cooking.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing wrist jewelry while serving food.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs on top of table at breakfast station. According to cook out for 45 minutes, cook placed shell eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in cooler at breakfast station. Raw beef stored over open container with ham croquettes. Operator stored raw beef on bottom shelf under croquettes.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knifes stored between wall and tables at ware washing area. Employee moved bucket stored knives properly.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing jewelry on wrist while cooking. Employee removed jewelry.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cleaning towels on top of tables at breakfast station.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket with sponge inside hand wash sink at front window area. Employee moved bucket removed items from inside hand wash sink sink.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed mayo cilantro sauce dated 06/07/2025. Product was prepared on labeled on 07/06/2025 Employee labeled wrong by mistake. Corrected label placed on product.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed handles one dumpster missing the drain plug.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing areas and cook line.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed electric potato peeler and slicer soiled with food debris.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed missing drip container on hood at breakfast station.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed cartons with eggs on top of prep table at kitchen, according to cook placed 1 hour ago. Cook placed eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reach in co across from grill at kitchen. Manager discarded water bottle.

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