La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah
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5350 W 16 Ave, Hialeah, FL 330122165LA CARRETA RESTAURANT IV in Hialeah operates with a high violation rate that exceeds Florida statewide averages substantially. Across 21 inspections dating to at least 2015, the facility accumulated 238 total violations, averaging 11.3 per inspection—more than double the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 7 of the most recent 8 inspections, including in July 2025, February 2025, August 2024, and March 2024. High-priority violations for food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, employee health reporting, and proper cooking temperatures appear repeatedly across the inspection record. No emergency closures have been issued. A boiler insurance and certification violation was documented in February 2015. The most recent inspection on January 5, 2026 resulted in 24 violations (4 high-priority) with an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah last inspected?
- La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah had?
- La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah find?
- La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Carreta Restaurant IV in Hialeah has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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