La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines
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301 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines has averaged 8.8 violations per inspection across 25 inspections since 2016, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent throughout the record, with handwashing and proper hand/arm washing cited in at least 8 inspections, shell stock requirements in 6 inspections, and food contact surface sanitation in 6 inspections. The facility has also recorded violations for employee health policy, employee health reporting, time as a control for temperature management, and parasite destruction across multiple years. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. Fire safety violations included a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone (November 2024), a missing boiler inspection report (January 2020), and blocked exit pathways (October 2016). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on February 13, 2026 found 21 violations, including one high-priority violation for proper hand/arm washing, and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines: Comparison to Broward County Averages
La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025006662 | $200.00 | Nov 20, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections34 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 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 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
- La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines had?
- La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines find?
- La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected on February 13, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines ever been shut down?
- No, La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines 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 Rest in Pembroke Pines had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines been fined?
- La Carreta Rest in Pembroke Pines has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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