LA CARRETA REST
301 N UNIVERSITY DR, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024
License #1618226
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →LA CARRETA REST in PEMBROKE PINES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79 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 February 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 11 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 13, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 1 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on Expo Everest cooler
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash station in prep area. Operator provided
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris under cookline
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned freezer
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed box of water melon stored on floor in produce walk in cooler. Operator elevated food
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on dish rack next to clean and above clean dishes. Operator removed drink
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mini flip top cooler ; cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding). Per,operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of cookline microwave heavily soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned out microwave
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