LA CARRETA

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

High Priority - 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) **Repeat Violation**

High Priority

Stored food not covered.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at prep kitchen area bag of sugar on shelf stored open. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic

Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed at main kitchen under hand sink a bucket of onions stored uncovered. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic

Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled at prep kitchen area.

Basic

Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop buckets.

Basic

Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at front counter under hand sink.

Basic

Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at Oreo kitchen hand sink. Operator fixed paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate

Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler cooked and cooled overnight containers of shredded pork, diced tomatoes, cooked whole ham and mojo rice not date marked. Operator placed prep date onto items. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate

Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at both prep kitchen and main kitchen areas floors soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

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.

Intermediate - 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.

Intermediate

Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.

Basic