La Carreta Restaurant, 8650 Bird Rd, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA CARRETA RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8650 Bird Rd, Miami, FL 33155-3216
License #: 2300739
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils at bar when cutting fruits and vegetables.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
10/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Ceiling paint peeling off, kitchen area.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler doors not closing properly.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen area next to reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef 129 F at steam table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Use to store oranges
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad 47, degrees Tuna salad 48, degrees (food discarded)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
4/17/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Around lights shields
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous(time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
1/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.meat room Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.for quaternary test paper
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. meatroom shelves
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.on top of oven/grill
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.ceiling paint pealing off in kitchen area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.[health policy not posted]
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.[not available]
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.[kitvhen personnel]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[underneath steam tables shelves]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[top of big ovens]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed hole in wall.[rear wall around drainage pipes not sealed]
  • Observed open dumpster lid.-rear
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[cookline ]
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.[construction material inside bolier room]
5/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. kitchen
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours.cutting board
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. pastry box in cafeteria
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Dinning room side station.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.not using three compartment sink properly
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. not using sanitizer solution.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. prep station in kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.juice and dessert in reach in side dinning
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.-grill area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.-underneath steam table shelves
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.-above vegetable prep area
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.-spatulas stored between equpment
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.cooler in front of grill
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[eggs over beef]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[top shelf rusted at reach in cooler in front of grill]
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.-can of powdered mashed potatoes opened at dry storage aa
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[grits@ 115 degrees] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.-rear dumpster area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.[Bella Rosa Whole Tomatoes ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[boniato @ 46 degrees]
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[front pastry boxes- at open window]
  • Critical. Observed cooked animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[pork over lemons]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[walkin cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.[dishwasher drinking ojuice in open cup]
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.[baffle curtains dirty] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[some reachin coolers in kitvhen ]
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[underneath steam table shelves where heat lamps side]
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.[handwash sink]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[employee restroom]
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[bar area]
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
9/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting board
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Beginning of cookline
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gaps on the bottom of side door
4/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Desserts
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ham and cheese croissant at 60 degrees .Coffee shop area
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooked pork legs,cooked chicken ,cooked beef,cooked ground beef,soups,cooked plant food,cooked pork chunks,tamales,cooked lamb, cooked on 04/19/2010 found inside walk-in cooler with an internal temperature of 52 degrees .
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Walk-in cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Hot holding unit
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Cookline area reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Storing milk containers.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Utenzils stored with old product residue.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting board
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Shelving over steam table
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Grinder
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Walk-in cooler door handle
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Beginning of cookline
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gaps on the bottom of side door
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Toaster area.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.sanitizing bucket for towells
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food/ice received from unapproved source.Packaged Mamey pulp .
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).Cooked tamales at 50 degrees from 08/03/2009
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.Label used in Croquettes not properly completed.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Bags of Mamey pulp
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooked tamales inside walk-in cooler at 51 degrees .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw pork at 56 degrees at prep area.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ham,cheese at 50 degrees .
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Lunch prep station .
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Missing splashguard between handsink and meat cutting table.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Storage of milk containers inside .
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Meat grinder.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.Second floor meeting room
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Meat cutting room.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Bar area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Meat cutting room.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises.Coffee service area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/17/2009Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/16/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/16/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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